Developing Skill and Expertise in the Use of Panoramic Radiography
Developing Skill and Expertise in the Use of Panoramic Radiography
Developing Skill and Expertise in the Use of Panoramic Radiography
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5/13/2013<br />
Common Position<strong>in</strong>g Requirements:<br />
Head Tilt<br />
• Head position<strong>in</strong>g devices<br />
should be firm enough to<br />
prevent tipp<strong>in</strong>g or<br />
rotat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
• Correct midsagittal<br />
orientation should be<br />
ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed throughout<br />
<strong>the</strong> whole procedure<br />
• Can also prevent patient<br />
movement dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
exposure<br />
Head Tilted: One side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> mouth is enlarged, overall image<br />
is tilted <strong>and</strong> slightly distorted.<br />
Common Position<strong>in</strong>g Requirements:<br />
Lead Apron<br />
Should not have a thyroid<br />
collar (<strong>in</strong>terferes with<br />
primary beam)<br />
Place on patient with <strong>the</strong><br />
long side on <strong>the</strong> patient’s<br />
back<br />
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