Occlusal x-rays are most commonly used by pediatric dentists to check on the growth and formation of the teeth and jaw bone.

Names of x ray views. You need to stay still when you are having an x-ray. Canine X-ray positioning guides. Different views of Xray chest PA Lateral APdecubitissupineoblique Inspiratory-expiratory Lordoticapical 4.

Ideally a shoulder radiograph series will provide adequate views of the clavicle acromioclavicular joint ACJ glenohumeral joint GHJ and the scapula. An X-ray generator generally contains an X-ray tube to produce the X-rays. The preferred examination is the posterior-anterior x-ray.

Knee OA Series no fracture suspected Standing AP both knees Standing PA 30 degrees flexion both knees Standing Lateral 30 degrees flexion affected knee only Patella skyline view both knees 2. As with other oblique views the name of the view describes the direction of the x-ray beam. Possibly radioisotopes can also be used to generate X-rays.

An X-ray tube is a simple vacuum tube that contains a cathode which directs a stream of electrons into a vacuum and an anode which collects the electrons and is made of tungsten to evacuate the heat generated by the collision. The beam is aimed from dorsoproximal to palmarodistal at a 65 degree angle to. Several different x-ray views may be needed.

The three most common views used during a knee X-ray are. Motion can cause blurry images. The x-ray machine takes the image from beneath the chin for a view of the lower teeth and jaw or from above near the nose for the upper teeth and jaw.

IMV in-house Radiographer Kat Evans commented At IMV we understand that capturing a great X-ray isnt just about having the best equipment. Lying on one side. The easy to follow guides aim to help practices by providing a quick easy-to-use reference guide to getting the best radiographic views possible every time.