Your 17-year-old patient has tooth number 6 impacted.Which of the following would you take to evaluate the tooth?
A)Maxillary pediatric occlusal
B)Mandibular cross-sectional
C)Maxillary lateral occlusal
D)Maxillary occlusal

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Although placement of the receptor and PID would be correct,the number 2 size receptor would not show the entire canine.The size 4 receptor used for the adult maxillary occlusal image would cover a larger area of the maxilla and would show the entire canine.The mandibular cross-sectional would be used to evaluate foreign objects or salivary stones on the mandible.The maxillary lateral occlusal is used to evaluate the roots of the molar teeth.The maxillary occlusal would be used to evaluate an impacted canine on an adult.

Your 17-Year-Old Patient Has Tooth Number 6 Impacted