occlusal radiograph


oc·clu·sal ra·di·o·graph

intraoral section film positioned on the occlusal plane and used in visualizing entire sections of the jaw; especially useful in exploring calcifications of the sublingual salivary glands.

oc·clu·sal ra·di·o·graph

(ŏ-klūzăl rādē-ō-graf) Intraoral section film positioned on occlusal plane and used in visualizing entire sections of jaw; especially useful in exploring calcifications of sublingual salivary glands and in viewing eruption patterns of teeth.
Synonym(s): occlusal film.