Other radiography methods

Question 1

Instant films

Answer 1

Useful but film deteriorates

The film + chemicals are in one pouch

Question 2

Instant films

Answer 2

The film is exposed as normal
Chemicals are pushed down the pouch + film is processed
The image is ready to view in about 30 secs

Question 3

Sialography

Answer 3

Referred for this if needed

Performed when a pt is suspected of having a blocked salivary gland

Question 4

Sialography

Answer 4

A dye is fed into the gland + the output is monitored using radiography
Very effective easy method to determine blockages

Question 5

CBT - cone beam technology

Answer 5

Machine produces a digital 3 dimensional image of the jaws
These images allow dentists to see pts anatomy in 3 dimensions without distortion
Means greater surgical predictability + recused surgery time
But dose is quite high

Question 6

Hand held X-ray units

Answer 6

New technology is being introduced with hand held units however these are subject to concerns due to ability to keep unit still + safety aspect due to close proximities of the operator to the main beam