title: A radiolucent bite-block apparatus.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: D006257:Head; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D013679:Technology, Radiologic / Q000295:instrumentation*