Taking Extra-Oral Radiographs

This module will help you to:

1. Identify extra-oral x-ray equipment including basic components of the dental x-ray set and use of timers
2. Aware of the different extra-oral systems and film types
3. Describe how to care for and maintain intensifying screens and cassettes.
4. Understand the principles of digital image production for panoramic radiography, cephalometry and oblique lateral views
5. Describe the technique needed to create a Grade 1 extra-oral radiograph in all extra-oral images
6. Knowledge of managing the needs of different patients