maxillary occlusal radiographs

Intraoral Radiographic Technique: Maxillary Occlusal Radiographs

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I’ve posted before about the specifics for maxillary occlusal radiographs but today I am sharing how-to videos created by the Hygiene Class of 2015. Last weeks post with mandibular occlusal radiograph videos can be found HERE. (Note: these are one take videos meaning no editing allowed after filming) Maxillary Anterior […]

Anatomy Monday: Nasolacrimal Canal

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The nasolacrimal duct is most commonly seen on occlusal radiographs specifically the anterior maxillary occlusal radiograph and standard maxillary occlusal radiograph.  It presents as an ovoid radiolucent area with a thin radiopaque border at the lateral edge of the nasal cavity in the region of the molars. If you have […]

Radiographic Technique: Maxillary Occlusal Radiographs 3

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This is the first of two posts on occlusal technique.  Below are images I have taken with a very cooperative patient – DXTTR.  The only problem for some of the images is he has no neck so I did the best I could.  😀 Occlusal Technique (general) Occlusal radiographs are […]