
INBDE Oral Radiology Mnemonics
Description:
Here we’ll have mnemonics for the Oral Radiology Section of NBDE Dentin Book.
Curriculum:
Oral Radiology Mnemonics
Diameter of Circular Beam at Patients Face: Maximum 2.75 inch
Ekta-Speed Film is the Most Effective Way to Reduce Exposure Time, Amount of Radiation Reaching the Patient and Scatter Radiation
Maximum Allowed Radiation Exposure Dose = 5 REM per year (for a person working near radiation)
Muscle Cells are the Most Radio-resistant
Developing Agent (Hydroquinone): Gives details to the x-ray image
Accelerator (Sodium Carbonate)
Antioxidant Preservative (Sodium Sulfite)
Towne’s View: Best for Viewing Condyle and Ramus
Yellowish-Brown Discoloration Error= Fixing time not long enough
Focal Spot Influences Image Sharpness and Definition
X-ray Fixing Solution: Clearing Agent (Sodium or Ammonium Thiosulfate)
Exposure: Definition + unit of measure of exposure is Roentegen or Coulomb