What is the principle behind the tube shift method of localization?

What will be an ideal response?


If the structure or object of interest appears to have moved in the same direction as the horizontal or vertical shift of the tube on a second radiograph made of the region, the object is on the lingual. The tube shift method uses the S.L.O.B. rule ("Same on lingual, opposite on buccal").

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While staying within the national guidelines provided by the federal government pertaining to Medicaid, each state may establish its own guidelines related to:

a. Establishing the location of Medicaid offices b. Setting the rate of employee salaries c. Determining the type, amount, duration, and scope of services d. Administering drugs and medical supplies

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Case Studies—Digestive System Operative and Emergency Department Reports - Operative Report

Abstract from Documentation: A. What exactly was visualized during this endoscopic procedure? B. Besides visualization (diagnostic endoscopy) what else was performed during the endoscopy? C. Time to Code:

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Pacemakers will continue to fire until the battery runs out

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Gates-Glidden drills are used ____________

a. by hand b. in the high-speed handpiece c. in the low-speed handpiece d. not in endodontics

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