Dental Radiographytips And Tricks

Front 1

Mandibular Molars have a more defined / sharper pulp than Maxillary Molars.

Back 1

Maxillary molars have 3 roots plus a palatal root; therefore, their pulp chamber will appear to be more fuzzy.

Front 2

On PeriApical views, the Maxillary Sinuses will be seen.

Back 2

The Maxillary sinuses are fuzzy / blackish gray / circular areas above the roots of the teeth.

Front 3

On Bite Wings, Look for The Curve of Spee

Back 3

Smile Line

Front 4

Dot in the Slot with PeriApicals

Back 4

When taking PAs, orient the dot in the same direction on all bite wings. This should help you to line up the PAs.

Front 5

What Information is Placed on a Film Mount?

Back 5

1. Patient's Full Name
2. Date of Exposure
3. Dentist's Name
4. Radiographer's Name

Front 6

At MOCO, we use the Labial Mounting.

Back 6

The dot is raised when viewing as if you are outside the patient, facing in.

A PIMPLE, NOT A DIMPLE

Front 7

Steps to Mounting Film:

Back 7

1. Put a clean paper towel over the work surface in front of the viewbox.
2. Turn on the viewbox.
3. Label and date the film mount.
4. Wash and dry hands.
5. Examine each radiograph, identify the dot, and place each film with the dot up.
6. Sort films into Bite Wings with both maxillary and mandibular teeth, vertical anterior periapicals, and horizontal posterior periapicals.
7. Arrange the films on the work surface in anatomic order.
8. Place each film in the mount and secure it.
9. Check the radiographs.

Front 8

Tips of Mounting Films:

Back 8

First separate the film into the Vertical PeriApicals for the Anterior Views, then separate the horizontal PeriApicals for the Posterior Views.

Front 9

Tips of Mounting Films:

Back 9

Separate the films into Molars and Premolars.

Front 10

PeriApical Films have both the Crowns of the Maxillary Teeth and the Crowns of the Mandibular Teeth on the radiograph.

Back 10

Remember,
Vertical PAs for Anteriors
Horizontal PAs for Posteriors.