CE Radiographic selection criteria Flashcards
The prescription of the need, type and frequency of a radiographic examination should be determined by the _______________.
A. Dental assistant
B. Dental hygienist
C. Office manager
D. Dentist
D. Dentist
Each of the following is necessary to complete prior to prescription of a radiographic examination EXCEPT one. Which is the exception?
A. Determine if insurance will cover the survey
B. Clinical examination of the patient’s oral cavity
C. Review of the patient’s dental and medical health history
D. Consideration of risk factors that impact vulnerability to oral disease
A. Determine if insurance will cover the survey
Which selection is an example of a positive clinical sign or symptom?
A. Previous endodontic treatment
B. Presence of dental implants
C. Unusual migration of teeth
D. History of facial trauma
C. Unusual migration of teeth
Which type of radiographic examination is not addressed in the current guidelines?
A. Cone beam CT
B. Selected periapical images
C. Bitewing radiography
D. Cephalometric imaging
A. Cone beam CT
Legal consent requires each of the following EXCEPT one. Which is the exception?
A. The patient is provided information about treatment options.
B. Involuntary patient consent to treatment.
C. Likely treatment outcomes are explained.
D. The patient is capable of choice.
B. Involuntary patient consent to treatment.
If no radiographs are recommended for the new child patient with a primary dentition, what would be the basis for that decision?
A. Patient in subgroup with high caries rate.
B. Open contacts allowed visual inspection.
C. Risk factors for caries were identified.
D. Clinical carious lesions were detected.
B. Open contacts allowed visual inspection.
For the new adolescent patient, what evidence would suggest that a full mouth radiographic examination is indicated?
A. Oral disease is present throughout the mouth.
B. Daily oral hygiene self-care habits are good.
C. Sealants are present in the molar teeth.
D. Periodontium appears to be healthy.
A. Oral disease is present throughout the mouth.
The radiographic imaging prescription for the new adult edentulous patient should be determined by _______________.
A. identification of caries risk factors
B. conducting a screening radiographic exam
C. growth and development assessment needs
D. the presence of clinical signs and symptoms
D. the presence of clinical signs and symptoms
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The only time-based type of radiographic examination recommended in the guidelines is _______________.
A. panoramic radiography
B. selected periapical imaging
C. bitewing radiography
D. full mouth radiographic survey
C. bitewing radiography
What is the recommended bitewing interval for the recall patient with a transitional dentition who presents with clinical caries?
A. 3 to 6 months
B. 6 to 12 months
C. 12 to 24 months
D. 18 to 36 months
B. 6 to 12 months
What type of radiographic examination is recommended for the recall adult dentate patient at low risk for caries?
A. Occlusal projections
B. Selected periapicals
C. Posterior bitewings
D. Panoramic image
C. Posterior bitewings
For the recall patient with evidence of localized areas of active periodontal disease, the most likely recommended radiographic examination would be _______________.
A. selected periapicals and/or bitewings
B. full mouth periapical and bitewing survey
C. cone beam computed tomographic examination
D. combined occlusal and panoramic radiographic imaging
A. selected periapicals and/or bitewings
Which radiographic survey would be indicated to assess growth and development of the third molar teeth in the new or recall adolescent patient?
A. Cephalometric imaging
B. Panoramic radiography
C. Occlusal radiography
D. Posterior bitewings
B. Panoramic radiography
What is the primary basis to determine the appropriate radiographic examination to evaluate the need and type of imaging to assess dental and skeletal relationships?
A. Absence of signs and symptoms
B. Active periodontal disease
C. Caries risk factors
D. Clinical judgment
D. Clinical judgment
Review and consider patient scenario 1. Each of the following indicators suggest that David is at an increased risk of caries EXCEPT one. Which is the exception?
A. Familial history of missing permanent teeth
B. Drinks non-fluoridated well water
C. Poor oral hygiene was observed
D. Clinical evidence of caries
A. Familial history of missing permanent teeth
