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14 Cards in this Set
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Cephalostat |
Special device allows operator easily position film & patient |
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Computed tomography |
Radiographic technique that produces image of one layer or section specific areas |
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Cone beam computed tomography |
Three-dimensional digital imaging uses cone shaped beam of radiation rotates around patient |
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Digital panoramic units |
Filmless method recording panoramic image dispaying using electronic sensor & computer to process & store image |
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Exposure controls |
Allows operator to adjust milliamperage & kilovoltage settings |
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Extraoral images |
Images taken large area of skull or jaw must be examined |
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Extraoral imaging |
Image of tooth & bone made by placing film or cassette against face or head & projecting xrays from opposite side |
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Field of view |
Area shown performing imaging procedures |
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Focal trough |
Imaginary three dimensional horseshoe shaped zone used focus panoramic radiographs |
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Frankfort plane |
Imaginary plane passes through top of the ear canal & bottom of eye socket |
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Magnetic resonance imaging |
Magnetic resonance create images of body |
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Midsagittal plane |
Imaginary line divides patient face into right & left side |
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Temporomandibular |
Joint each side of head allows movment of mandible |
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Three-dimensional digital imaging |
Image that demonstrates anatomy in three dimensions |
