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Rapid Communication| Volume 59, ISSUE 6, P659-661, June 1985

A new positioning device for extraoral radiography with conventional dental x-ray machines

  • Thomas G. Schiff
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    Department of Diagnosis and Radiology, Washington University School of Dental Medicine St. Louis, Mo., USA

    Department of Dental Diagnostic Science, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas, USA
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  • William D. McDavid
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    Department of Diagnosis and Radiology, Washington University School of Dental Medicine St. Louis, Mo., USA

    Department of Dental Diagnostic Science, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas, USA
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      Abstract

      Conventional dental periapical x-ray machines are frequently used for taking extraoral radiographs. Such views as the anteroposterior, lateral skull, oblique, Caldwell, Waters, etc. require large focus-to-film distances. A positioning device that makes long-distance positioning easy and foolproof has been developed. This eliminates undesirable repetition and therefore reduces unnecessary exposure of the patient.
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