Chapter 11: Film Mounting and Viewing
Learning Objectives
At the end of this module chapter, you will be able to:
11.1
- Define the key terms associated with film mounting and viewing.
- Do the following related to image mounting:
- Define mounting.
- List the individuals who are qualified to mount and view dental radiographs.
- Describe when and where radiographs are mounted.
- List several reasons to use a mount.
- Describe what information is placed on a mount.
- Describe how mounts are used with digital imaging.
11.2
- Discuss the importance of normal anatomy in mounting.
- Describe how the identification dot is used to determine image orientation.
- List and describe two methods of image mounting and identify the preferred method.
- List and describe the step-by-step procedures for image mounting.
11.3
- Do the following related to viewing radiographs:
- List the individuals who are qualified to view images.
- List and describe the necessary equipment for image viewing.
- Explain the importance of examining images in an established viewing sequence.
- List and describe the step-by-step procedures for image viewing and explain why multiple viewings of dental images are necessary, as well as list the areas, diseases, and abnormalities that must be included in the examinations.
