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Film Mounting and Viewing

Chapter 28

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Learning Objectives

Lesson 28.1: Film Mounting

and Viewing

1. Define the key terms associated with film

mounting and viewing.

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Learning Objectives

Lesson 28.1: Film Mounting

and Viewing (Cont.)

3. Discuss the importance of normal anatomy

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Learning Objectives

Lesson 28.1: Film Mounting

and Viewing (Cont.)

7. Do the following related to viewing film:

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Learning Objectives

Lesson 28.1: Film Mounting

and Viewing (Cont.)

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Introduction

Purpose

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Basic Concepts

Mount

“To place in an appropriate setting, as for display

or study”

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What Is a Film Mount?

A film mount may be cardboard, plastic, or

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Who Mounts Films?

Any trained dental professional (i.e., dentist,

dental hygienist, dental assistant) who

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When and Where Are Films Mounted?

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Why Use a Film Mount?

Quicker and easier to view and interpret

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What Information is on a Film Mount?

Patient’s full name

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Are Mounts Used with Digital Imaging?

Most digital imaging systems allow the dental

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Normal Anatomy and Film Mounting

Identification of landmarks helps distinguish

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Film Mounting Methods

An identification dot is located in one corner

of each intraoral film packet.

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Film Mounting Methods (Cont.)

Labial mounting

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Step-by-Step Procedure

Put a clean, light-colored paper towel over

the work surface in front of the viewbox.

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Step-by-Step Procedure (Cont.)

Sort radiographs into three groups: bite-

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Film Viewing

Basic concepts

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Basic Concepts

Film viewing is the examination of dental

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Who Views Films?

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Equipment Required for Film Viewing

Light source

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When and Where Are Films Viewed?

Should view radiographs immediately after

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Step-by-Step Procedure

View films in sequential order.

Examine films for:

Unerupted, missing, and impacted teeth

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Step-by-Step Procedure (Cont.)

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Step-by-Step Procedure (Cont.)

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Step-by-Step Procedure (cont.)

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Helpful Hints

Use a viewbox; avoid holding films up to light.

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Questions?

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