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 />
The patient’s anterior teeth appear to be narrow <strong>and</strong> smaller on <strong>the</strong><br />
panoramic image when patient’s teeth are positioned too far forward<br />
on <strong>the</strong> bite-block. (More <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> sp<strong>in</strong>e is on image also.)<br />
Anterior teeth appear widened <strong>and</strong> blurred on <strong>the</strong> panoramic image when <strong>the</strong><br />
patient’s teeth are positioned too far back on <strong>the</strong> bite-block.<br />
Common Position<strong>in</strong>g Requirements:<br />
Focal Trough Position<br />
• Some units will have adjustments to<br />
assure position<strong>in</strong>g with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Focal<br />
Trough (or Image Layer)<br />
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