Module 6 Overview
Module 6 Overview: Intraoral Techniques Basics
Module 6 will consist of Chapters 25-27.
At times, it is difficult to obtain adequate diagnostic information from intraoral images. Impacted teeth and jaw fractures are examples of things that cannot be captured on intraoral images; therefore, extraoral images are needed. In this module, the dental radiographer will be introduced to the concepts of various extraoral imaging techniques. In general dental practices, the panoramic radiograph is the most frequently used extraoral image. You will also be introduced to various projections that may be utilized in specialty dental practices such as oral surgery, orthodontics, and periodontics. Three-dimensional digital imaging such as cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has become more popular in dental practices. .
Chapter 25: Panoramic Imaging
The purpose Chapter 25:
- To present basic concepts of panoramic imaging
- To describe the patient preparation, equipment preparation, and patient positioning procedures needed to perform this procedure
Chapter 26: Extraoral Imaging
The purpose of Chapter 26:
- To present the basic concepts of extraoral imaging and describe the necessary patient and equipment preparations
- To introduce a number of extraoral projection techniques and describe the receptor placement, patient positioning, and beam alignment for such projections
Chapter 27: Three Dimensional Imaging
The purpose of Chapter 27:
- To present the basic concepts of three-dimensional digital imaging
- To discuss step-by-step procedures
- To discuss the advantages and disadvantages of digital radiography
- This process is new technology, does your particular dental office use digital radiography?
- This technology is currently an expensive investment for a dental office.
Attributions for this Module
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