Chapter 23: Occlusal and Localization Technique
Learning Objectives
At the end of this module chapter, you will be able to:
23.1
- Define the key terms associated with occlusal and localization techniques.
- Describe the purpose of occlusal examination.
- List the uses of occlusal examination and discuss the basic principles involved.
- Describe the patient and equipment preparations that are necessary before using the occlusal technique.
- State the recommended vertical angulations for the following maxillary occlusal projections: topographic, lateral (right or left), and pediatric.
23.2
- State the recommended vertical angulations for the following mandibular occlusal projections: topographic, cross-sectional, and pediatric.
- State the purpose of localization techniques and list their uses.
- Describe the buccal object rule.
- Describe the right-angle technique.
- List the patient and equipment preparations that are necessary before using the buccal object rule or the right-angle technique.
- Describe receptor placements for the buccal object rule and compare the resulting images.
- Describe receptor placements for the right-angle technique and compare the resulting images.
