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Practical Panoramic Imaging

Course Number: 589

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Course Contents

  • Introduction
  • Indications for Panoramic Imaging
  • Comparisons to Intraoral Radiography
    • Equipment Differences
    • Exposure Factors
    • X-ray Source and Other Factors
    • Digital Image Receptors
    • Quality Assurance and Quality Control
    • Intraoral Patient Preparation
    • Radiation Safety
    • Dose Comparisons
  • Patient Positioning Requirements
    • Midsagittal Plane
    • Frankfort Horizontal / Occlusal Plane
    • Anteroposterior Plane
    • Pre-Exposure Instructions
  • Image Projection
    • Slit Radiography
  • Operational Basics
    • Equipment
  • Steps in Taking a Panoramic Image
    • Procedural Steps
    • Preparation
      • Machine Preparation
      • Patient Preparation
    • Patient Positioning and Instructions
    • Exposure and Dismissal
  • Image Evaluation
    • Diagnostic Criteria
    • Features of an Optimal Panoramic Image
    • Anatomical Structures
  • Identifying Panoramic Errors
    • Stepwise Approach to Panoramic Techniq...
    • Machine Preparation Errors
    • Patient Positioning
      • Patient Positioning Errors
        • Sub-category 1: Incorrect Head Orienta...
        • Sub-category 2: Tissue Projection Erro...
        • Sub-category 3: Shoulder–Receptor/X-ra...
  • Conclusion
  • References / Additional Resources

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