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A radiolucent bite-block apparatus.

D Jones·M D Hafermann
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A bite-block, patient immobilization apparatus has been constructed using all plastic parts. The apparatus may be used in C-T scanning without detriment to the images produced. The construction details are given and the procedure used to produce a bite block is described. A method to reduce electron backscattering onto the buccal mucosa from metal fillings is given.

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D Jones, M D Hafermann. 1987. A radiolucent bite-block apparatus.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(87)90270-7

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