Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
Chapter 17 Student Handout
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Paralleling Technique
Chapter 17
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Learning Objectives
Lesson 17.1: Paralleling Technique
1. Define the key terms associated with the
paralleling technique.
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Learning Objectives
Lesson 17.1: Paralleling Technique (Cont.)
4. Describe why a beam alignment device is
necessary with the paralleling technique.
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Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
Chapter 17 Student Handout
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Learning Objectives
Lesson 17.1: Paralleling Technique (Cont.)
8. State the five basic rules of the paralleling
technique.
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Learning Objectives
Lesson 17.1: Paralleling Technique (Cont.)
11. Summarize the guidelines for periapical
receptor positioning.
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Introduction
Purpose
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Basic Concepts
Paralleling technique is also known as:
Extension cone paralleling technique
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Terminology
Parallel
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Principles of Paralleling
Technique
The receptor is placed in the mouth parallel to
the long axis of the tooth being radiographed.
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Principles of Paralleling
Technique (Cont.)
Object-receptor distance
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Beam Alignment Devices
and Receptor Holding Devices
A device used to position the receptor in the
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Beam Alignment Devices
and Receptor Holding Devices (Cont.)
Examples of commercially available intraoral
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Chapter 17 Student Handout
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Rinn XCP Extension Cone Paralleling System
Beam Alignment Devices
and Receptor Holding Devices (Cont.)
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Rinn XCP-DS FIT Universal Sensor Holder
Beam Alignment Devices
and Receptor Holding Devices (Cont.)
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Receptors Used
for Paralleling Technique
Size 1 receptor
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Rules for Paralleling Technique
Receptor placement
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Step-by-Step Procedures
Patient preparation
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Patient Preparation
Procedure
Explain the procedures.
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Equipment Preparation
Set the exposure control factors.
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Exposure Sequence
for Receptor Placements
Anterior exposure sequence
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Receptor Placement
for Paralleling Technique
The specific area where the receptor must be
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Modifications in Paralleling Technique
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Shallow Palate
Cotton rolls
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Bony Growths
Maxillary torus
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Mandibular Premolar Region
Receptor placement
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Advantages
of Paralleling Technique
Accuracy
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Disadvantages
of Paralleling Technique
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Questions?
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