CHAPTER 11: DENTAL IMAGES AND THE DENTAL RADIOGRAPHER

Question 1

a two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional object produced by the passage of x-rays through teeth and supporting structures

Answer 1

Dental Image

Question 2

One of the most important uses of dental images :

Answer 2

Detection of diseases

lesions

conditions of teeth and bones

Question 3

also used for confirming suspected diseases and for assisting in the localization of lesions and foreign objects.

Answer 3

Dental images

Question 4

Some of the more common diseases, lesions, and conditions found on dental images include the following:

Answer 4

• missing teeth
• extra teeth
• impacted teeth
• dental caries
• periodontal disease
• tooth abnormlities
• retained roots
• cysts and tumours

Question 5

any person who positions, exposes, and processes dental x-ray image receptors.

Answer 5

Dental radiographer

Question 6

Priority goals for the dental radiographer include:

Answer 6

patient and operator protection,

patient education,

operator competence and efficiency,

production of quality images.

Question 7

____ _______ must be a top priority and a primary concern of the dental radiographer.

Answer 7

patient protection