(800) 701-XRAY (9729)

(800) 701-XRAY (9729)

(800) 701-XRAY (9729)

Positioning Guide for a Proper Lateral Headwork Image

Key Positioning Lines

Interpupillary Line (IPL): Perpendicular to the IR.
Mid-Sagittal Plane (MSP): Parallel to the IR.
Infraorbitomeatal Line (IOML): Parallel to the IR.

Evaluation Criteria

Proper positioning results in superimposed orbital plates and superimposed rami of the mandible.

Identifying Positioning Errors

Two orbital plates visible: Indicates tilt.
Two rami visible: Indicates rotation.

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