10/14: Selection Criteria Imaging Tool Flashcards
What is the radiation protection selection criteria to “reduce the number of radiographs” by:
- Collection of patient data
- Assimilation of facts
- Critical thickening to arrive at a decision
Selection criteria guidelines are supported and developed by
FDI
FDA/ADA
What is the FDI indication for imaging?
- Need justification
- Need a specific question or diagnostic task from radiograph that is not available by other means
What do most regulatory agencies require before taking a radiograph?
Initial clinical exam
What is the selection criteria of the FDA/ADA?
- Follow FDI recommendations
- Specific need to supplement clinical information
What radiographs for “CHILD PRIMARY NEW PATIENT”?
Pa/Occlusal view or posterior BW
What radiographs for “CHILD TRANSITIONAL NEW PATIENT”?
- Posterior BW with panoramic exam
- Posterior BW with select Pa
What radiographs for “ADOLESCENT WITH PERMANENT NEW PATIENT”?
- Posterior BW with panoramic exam
- Posterior BW with select Pa
- FMX if extensive caries/history
What radiographs for “CHILD → ADOLESCENT RECALL WITH INCREASED CARIES RISK”?
Posterior at 6-12 months
What radiographs for “ADULTS DENTATE OR PARTIALLY EDENTULOUS CARIES RISK RECALL”?
Posterior Bw at 6-18 months
What radiographs for “CHILDREN RECALL NO CARIES RISK”?
Posterior BW at 12-24 months
What radiographs for “ADOLESCENT RECALL NO CARIE RISK”?
Posterior Bw at 18-36 month
What radiographs for “ADULTS DENTATE OR PARTIAL NO CARIES RISK”?
Posterior Bw at 24-36 months
What radiographs for patients with periodontal disease?
Clinical judgment
What X-rays are needed for orthodontic patients?
- Children → clinical judgment
- Adolescents → panoramic or PA exam to assess 3rd molars
