Mounting

Question 1

X-ray films

Answer 1

should be viewed using an x-ray viewer - a light box + sometimes contains a magnifying glass

Question 2

Crucial

Answer 2

that they are mounted + positioned correctly or may lead to misdiagnosis

Question 3

Intra oral films

Answer 3

have a raised dot on the film when mounting for dentist, the dot must be facing outwards when being viewed

Question 4

Intra oral films

Answer 4

should use own knowledge of anatomy when mounting for example, lower PA radiographs should be mounted with roots below crowns of the teeth

Question 5

Extra oral films

Answer 5

will have an L to indicate left side of pt’s mouth

some films will have a L + R to indicate left and right