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Characteristics of Acceptable Radiographic Imaging
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1. Appearance of the image itself
2. The area covered (teeth of interest) 3. The quality of the processed radiograph. |
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Protection of Patient / Clinician
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1. Film: High speed or digital
2. Collimation: open-ended shielded lead-lined rectangular cylinder 3. Filtration: Two different types are aluminum filters and rare earth filters. We use Aluminum disks which remove low-energy x-ray photons from the x-ray beam. 4. Total Exposure: No unnecessary exposure 5. Patient Body Shield: leaded apron with thyroid collar. |
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Rules for Radiation Protection
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1. Minimize Exposure for Maximum Safety
2. Attention is paid to unnecessary radiation that may result from retakes. 3. Protection of Clinician: a. Protection from Primary Radiation: 6 feet away behind protective barrier, avoid radiation beam, Never hand hold film during exposure! b. Protection from Leakage Radiation: No hand holding tube housing or PID; test machine for leakage; wear Monitoring Device c. Position of Clinician: 6 feet away in zone of 90 to 135 degrees from primary central ray. |
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Clinician Applications
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Review health history
Prepare or review radiation history Review clinical examination Doctor Authorization Have patient sign chart if they refuse radiographs Remember Preparation: Barrier, Clean Drop, Napkins. Plan for the Radiographs. Explain Procedure--Ex: I'm going to take a full set of radiograph, 18 films, it is going to show us a lot. Examine oral cavity--remove any prosthesis (If need to take a PA leave the mandibular partial in so we can get a radiograph) |
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New Patient Full Mouth Series Radiographs--Child
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Panorex and 2 bitewings or Panorex alone
Panorex should be taken on patients with unerupted teeth. |
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New Patient Full Mouth Series Radiographs--Adult
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14 Periapicals and 4 Bitewings OR
14 Periapicals and Upper/Lower Occlusals, OR Panorex and 4 Bitewings |
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Recall Patient Radiographs
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Bitewings: 1 x year or more often for rampant decay
Periapical: as often as necessary for pain, injury & questionable areas. FMX & Panorex: 1 x 3 years or more often for specific problems Occlusal: Suspected palatal or lingual lesions Suspected sublingual or submandibular salivary duct occlusion Request by faculty |
