Versatile intraoral radiographic film positioning system

Apparatus for positioning dental x-ray film within the mouth comprising:

• film support means;
• a block having a first longitudinally extending surface and a second longitudinally extending surface, a first slot extending through said block in a direction generally transverse to said first and second longitudinally extending surfaces so as to permit said film support means to be inserted into said first slot from one side adjacent said first longitudinally extending surface, said block including a second slot extending generally parallel and between said first longitudinally extending surface and said second longitudinally extending surface, said second slot being in direct communication with said first slot;
• block holder means including a locking portion at one end thereof, said locking portion adapted to be removably received by said second slot, said locking portion also adapted to apply pressure to said film support means and hold said film support means in place when said film support means is inserted into said first slot;
• and
• x-ray beam alignment means coupled to said bite block holder means for assisting in the alignment of an x-ray beam with x-ray film supported by said film support means.

Apparatus for positioning dental x-ray film within the mouth comprising:

• a block having a first slot and a second slot intersecting with said first slot, said first slot adapted to receive film,
• a block holder means including a locking portion at one end thereof, said locking portion adapted to be removably received by said second slot, said locking portion also adapted to apply pressure to said film when said film is inserted in said second slot;
• and
• x-ray beam alignment means coupled to said bite block holder means for assisting in the alignment of an x-ray beam.

Apparatus for positioning dental x-ray film within the mouth comprising:

• a block having a first slot and a second slot intersecting with said first slot, said first slot adapted to receive film support means;
• a block holder means including a locking portion at one end thereof, said locking portion adapted to be removably received by said second slot, said locking portion also adapted to apply pressure to said film support means and hold said film support means in place when said film support means is inserted into said second slot;
• and
• x-ray beam alignment means coupled to said block holder means for assisting in the alignment of an x-ray beam.