Explain which radiographic techniques to use for patients with special needs.

Explanation should include the reasons and ways that radiographic exam techniques might be modified to accommodate patients with special needs, including

• patients who have foreign body objects and/or piercings
• patients with vision, hearing, or mobility impairments
• patients with developmental disabilities
• edentulous, gagging, or pediatric patients. 

Process/Skill Questions:

• What physical disabilities may affect the making of dental radiographs?
• When should one hold a film for a patient?
• How could one modify the technique for partially edentulous patients by using a bite block?
• Why is the exposure sequence especially important when taking X-rays on a patient with a severe gag reflex?