Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
Chapter 21 Student Handout
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Occlusal and Localization
Techniques
Chapter 21
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Learning Objectives
Lesson 21.1: Occlusal
and Localization Techniques
1. Define the key terms associated with occlusal
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Learning Objectives
Lesson 21.1: Occlusal
and Localization Techniques (Cont.)
6. State the recommended vertical angulations
for the following mandibular occlusal
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Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
Chapter 21 Student Handout
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Learning Objectives
Lesson 21.1: Occlusal
and Localization Techniques (Cont.)
11. Describe receptor placements for the buccal
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Introduction
Purpose
To present basic concepts
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Occlusal Technique
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Chapter 21 Student Handout
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Terminology
Occlusal surfaces
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Purpose and Use
A supplementary imaging technique used in
conjunction with periapical or bite-wing
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Principles
The receptor is placed with the tube side
facing the arch that is being exposed.
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Step-by-Step Procedures
Patient preparation
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Patient Preparation
Explain the imaging procedure to the patient.
Adjust the chair so that the patient is
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Equipment Preparation
Set the exposure control factors on the x-ray
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Chapter 21 Student Handout
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Maxillary Occlusal Projections
Topographic projection
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Mandibular Occlusal Projections
Topographic projection
Used to examine the anterior teeth of the
mandible
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Vertical Angulations
Occlusal projection Vertical angulation
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Localization Techniques
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Purpose and Use
The dental image is a two-dimensional
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Purpose and Use (Cont.)
Localization techniques may be used to
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Chapter 21 Student Handout
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Buccal Object Rule
Governs the orientation of structures
portrayed in two images exposed at different
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Buccal Object Rule (Cont.)
When the dental structure or object seen in
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Buccal Object Rule (Cont.)
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Chapter 21 Student Handout
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Right-Angle Technique
Another rule for the orientation of structures
seen on images
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Step-by-Step Procedures
Patient and equipment preparations
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Patient and Equipment Preparations
Refer to earlier in the chapter for patient and
equipment preparations.
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Chapter 21 Student Handout
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Receptor Placements
and Image Comparisons
Buccal object rule
Can be used to determine the position of a tooth
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Receptor Placements
and Image Comparisons (Cont.)
Buccal object rule
Can be used to determine the location of an
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Receptor Placements
and Image Comparisons (Cont.)
Right-angle technique
Can be used to determine the position of a
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Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
Chapter 21 Student Handout
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Receptor Placements
and Image Comparisons (Cont.)
Buccal object rule and right-angle technique
Can be used to localize orthodontic wire and
confirm the location
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Questions?
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