1. Mandible and Orbits

2. Things to know for mandible
3 views
AP,
AP Axial,
Axiolateral
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3. Cassette
8x 10 lengthwise

4. AP Mandible Patient supine on table Midline with midline
Tuck chin until the OML is perpendicular with IR
No rotation or tilt

5. CR is perpendicular to junction of lips
SID 40

6. What is seen
Mandibular rami
Lateral portion of body

7. AP Axial
8 x 10 lengthwise
Shield
Marker
Hold breath

8. Positioning Patient supine Midline to midline
Tuck chin to OML is perpendicular
No rotation or tilt

9. CR is angled 35-40 Degrees Caudad
Entering at the Glabella
SID 40

10. What to look for
Condyloid processes
Temporomandibular fossae

11. Axiolateral 8 x 10 Crosswise 75 @ 5 Shield Marker Hold breath
Collimate to mandible

12. Positioning
Rotate the head in a lateral position ( sometime body has to roll)
Side of interest on table.
Extend neck so no imposition of spine

13. CR is angled 25 degrees cephalad
Exit the region of interest
Sid 40

15. Seen on Film
Rami
Body
And mentum nearest the film

16. Orbits One View Rhese Method 8x10 Shield Marker 80 @ 18 Hold breath
Collimate to area of interest

17. Positioning Patient prone on table
Place patient’s chin, check and nose against table
The mid sagittal plane froms a 53 degrees angle with IR
Acanthiomeatal line perpendicualr to IR

18. CR perpendicular to the downside orbit

19. Seen on film
Optic canal
Optic foramen