Radiology - assembling holders Flashcards
1
Q
Yellow holder
A
Posterior periapicals
2
Q
Blue holder
A
Anterior periapicals (all child radiographs)
3
Q
Red holder
A
Bitewings
4
Q
Green holder
A
Endodontic periapicals
5
Q
How do you assemble the yellow holder for a PA of the 16?
A
- hold rod in right hand with prongs facing inwards
- place receptor holder on prongs
- place locator on with square side so that holder is in centre
- white side of receptor should be facing locator
- dot should be at bite block
6
Q
How do you assemble the yellow holder for a PA of the 36?
A
- hold rod in right hand with prongs facing inwards
- place receptor holder on prongs
- place locator on with square side so that holder is in centre
- white side of receptor should be facing locator
- dot should be at bite block
7
Q
How do you assemble the yellow holder for a PA of the 26?
A
- hold rod in left hand with prongs facing inwards
- place receptor holder on prongs
- place locator on with wonky side so that holder is in centre
- white side of receptor should be facing locator
- dot should be at bite block
8
Q
How do you assemble the yellow holder for a PA of the 46?
A
- hold rod in left hand with prongs facing inwards
- place receptor holder on prongs
- place locator on with wonky side so that holder is in centre
- white side of receptor should be facing locator
- dot should be at bite block
9
Q
Where should the dot be located when taking a periapical?
A
At the bite block
10
Q
Where should the dot be located when taking a bitewing?
A
At the upper teeth
11
Q
How do you take a periapical of the 11?
A
- blue holder
- size 0 receptor
- place cotton wool roll at the tooth in the lower arch
- place receptor on cotton wool
- get patient to bite gently
- locator should be as close to (without touching) the patient’s face as possible
12
Q
How do you take a periapical of the 31?
A
- blue holder
- size 0 receptor
- place cotton wool roll at the tooth in the upper arch
- place receptor on cotton wool
- get patient to bite gently
- locator should be as close to (without touching) the patient’s face as possible
13
Q
How do you take a periapical of 16?
A
- yellow holder
- size 2 receptor
- place cotton wool roll at the tooth in the lower arch
- place receptor on cotton wool
- get patient to bite gently
- receptor should be parallel to long axis of teeth
- locator should be as close to (without touching) the patient’s face as possible
14
Q
How do you take a periapical of 46?
A
- yellow holder
- size 2 receptor
- place cotton wool roll at the tooth in the upper arch
- place receptor on cotton wool
- get patient to bite gently
- receptor should be parallel to long axis of teeth
- locator should be as close to (without touching) the patient’s face as possible
15
Q
What size receptor is used for a posterior periapical?
A
2
