These next few posts will be showcasing the amazing work of the Hygiene Class of 2014. These were one-take videos meaning it was one shot and no retakes or edits allowed. Here are how-to videos of a maxillary molar periapical radiograph and a mandibular molar periapical radiograph. Maxillary molar periapical […]
The last two criteria – 5 and 6. 5. Patient has tongue to roof of the mouth and lips around bite block or closed together gently. Error: Patient does not have tongue to roof of the mouth creating a radiolucent band over the maxillary teeth. Note the radiolucent band over […]
Onto criteria 3 and 4. 3. Frankfort horizontal plane is positioned on the correct anatomical landmarks creating a slight concave occlusal plane. Error: Improper patient positioning of the Frankfort horizontal plane in the unit causing distortion of the final image. Note the V-shaped occlusal plane Correction: Move chin superiorly and […]
