For a mandibular molar disto-oblique radiograph, the horizontal angulation is shifted so that the x-ray beam intersects the image receptor obliquely:

a. 5 degrees from the mesial.
b. 10 degrees from the mesial.
c. 5 degrees from the distal.
d. 10 degrees from the distal.


d. Disto-oblique periapical radiographs use a tube shift to help image posterior objects such as impacted third molars. Disto-oblique periapical radiographs of both the maxilla and the mandible require that the horizontal angulation be shifted 10 degrees from the distal.

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Azithromycin belongs to which of the following drug classifications?

A) Aminoglycosides B) Macrolides C) Tetracycline D) Fluoroquinolones

Health Professions

Which of the following defines "established pertinent past, family, social history"?

A. Documentation supporting one or two of the three PFSH elements for a patient who is an established patient to the clinician or facility B. Documentation supporting one or two of the three PFSH elements for a patient who is a new patient to the clinician or facility C. Documentation supporting one of the three PFSH elements for a patient who is an established patient to the clinician or facility D. Documentation supporting all three of the PFSH elements for a patient who is a new patient to the clinician or facility

Health Professions

Both ____ and bulk tanks are becoming more common, sized as they are between drums and tank trucks, and are used for a variety of purposes.

A. bags B. cylinders C. totes D. cardboard boxes

Health Professions

Which is NOT one of the most common bloodbourne pathogens in the world?

a. HIV b. HCV c. HBV d. HSV

Health Professions