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Radiographic Positioning


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Name of projection Mandible - PA
Area Covered Mandibular rami and lateral portion of body
Pathology shown Fractures, dislocations, neoplasms and inflammatory changes
Radiographic Anatomy Mandible Radiographic Anatomy
IR Size & Orientation 24 x 30cm
Portrait
Film / Screen Combination Regular
(CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer)
Bucky / Grid Moving or Stationary Grid
Filter No
Exposure 68 kVp
20 mAs
FFD / SID 100cm
Central Ray CR perpendicular to IR
CR to exit at junction of the lips
Collimation Collimate to area of mandible
Markers Inferior and Lateral
Marker orientation PA
Shielding Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines)
Respiration Suspend
Positioning
  • Patient is standing or sitting facing the upright bucky
  • Rest patients forehead and nose against bucky
  • Tuck chin in to bring orbitomeatal line (OML) perpendicular to IR
  • Align midsagittal plane perpendicular to midline of bucky/grid
  • Ensure no rotation of the head
  • CR to exit at junction of the lips
Critique

 Positioning
Area Covered
Collimation
Exposure
Special Notes



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