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CH. 21
Occlusal and Localization techniques
Term | Definition |
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Occlusal refers to | chewing surfaces of posterior teeth |
What size receptor is recommended for the use of occlusal tech in adult patient | size 4 |
What size receptor is recommended for the use of occlusal tech in pediatric patient with primary dentition | size 2 |
How is a patient head positioned before exposing a MX occlusal receptor | straight ahead/ MX arch parallel to floor and midsagital line perpendicular to floor |
Uses of occlusal images | locate roots, locate supernumerary (extra) teeth, unexpected teeth, foren bodies, salivary stones, extent of lesions, boundenes of MX sinus, evaluate fractures, cleft palate, measure changes in size of maxilla and mandible, aids in examination of patients |
Vertical angulation used for MX topographic occlusal projection | +65* or between eyebrows and bridge of nose |
Vertical angulation used for MX lateral occlusal projection | +60* above corner of the eyebrow |
Vertical angulation used for MD cross section occlusal projection | +90* centered 1 inch below chin |
Vertical angulation used for MD topographic occlusal projection | -55* centered over chin |
Vertical angulation for MX and MD pediatric occlusal projections | MX= 60* between eyebrows and bridge of nose MD= centered over chin |