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DANB RHS Exam > Chapter 35: Interpretation of Trauma, Pulpal Lesions & Periapical Lesions > Flashcards

Chapter 35: Interpretation of Trauma, Pulpal Lesions & Periapical Lesions Flashcards

Principles and Description of Trauma, Pulpal Lesions and Periapical Lesions

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Define the term: mesial

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the tooth surface towards the midline of the mouth

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Define the term: multifocal confluent radiopacity

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a term used to describe multiple radiopacities on a dental image that appear to overlap or flow together

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Define the term: dentition

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the character of a set of teeth, including their number, kind, and location/arrangement

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Define the term: facial / labial

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the tooth surface towards the cheek/lips on anterior teeth

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Define the term: mandibular teeth

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teeth located in the mandible or lower arch

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Define the term: hypercementosis

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the excess deposition of cementum on the root surfaces of teeth (appears radiopaque)

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Define the term: internal root resorption

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the destruction of dentin around the pulp cavity within the crown or root of a tooth (appears radiolucent)

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Define the term: radiolucency

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an area on a dental image appears radiolucent ((dark/black) due to readily allowing the passage of the x-ray beam so that more x-rays reach the image receptor

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Define the term: intraoral

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inside the mouth

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Define the term: interpretation

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an explanation

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Define the term: trauma

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injury produced by an external force

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Define the term: luxation

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the abnormal displacement of teeth

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Define the term: external root resorption

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a regressive alteration of root structure that occurs along the periphery of the root surface

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Define the term: posterior

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towards the back

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Define the term: extrusion

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the abnormal displacement of teeth out of bone

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Define the term: posterior teeth

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first and second premolars/bicuspids, and first, second and third molars

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Define the term: pulp canal obliteration

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the calcification, or deposition, of hard tissue within the pulp cavity, causing no visible pulp chamber or canals on the dental image

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Define the term: mixed lucent-opaque

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a term used to describe a lesion viewed on a dental image that exhibits both radiolucent and radiopaque components

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Define the term: avulsion

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the complete displacement of a tooth from alveolar bone

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Define the term: soft tissue opacity

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a term used to describe a well-defined radiopacity viewed on a dental image that is located in soft tissue

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Define the term: extraoral

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outside the mouth

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Define the term: target lesion

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a term used to describe a well-defined, localized radiopacity viewed on a dental image that is surrounded by a uniform radiolucent halo

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Define the term: pulpal sclerosis

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a diffuse calcification of the pulp chamber and pulp canals of teeth that results in a pulp cavity of decreased size (appears radiopaque)

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Define the term: inter-radicular

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between the roots of adjacent teeth

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Define the term: lingual

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the tooth surface towards the tongue

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Define the term: periapical cyst / radicular cyst

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a lesion characterized by an epithelial-lined cavity or sac located around the apex of a nonvital tooth that results from pulpal death (appears radiolucent)

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Define the term: mandible

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the lower jaw

28
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Define the term: cervical / gingival

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the tooth surface towards the gumline/cervical third area

29
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Define the term: condensing osteitis / chronic focal sclerosing osteomyelitis

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a well-defined radiopacity seen below the apex of a nonvital tooth that has a history of long-standing pulpitis (appears radiopaque)

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Define the term: radiopaque

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the portion of an image that is light or white, due to the structure resisting the passage of the x-ray beam and limiting the amount of x-rays that reach the receptor

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Define the term: anterior

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towards the front

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Define the term: unilocular noncorticated

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describes a radiolucency on a dental image that exhibits one compartment without a well-defined outer border

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Define the term: unilocular coriticated

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describes a radiolucency on a dental image that exhibits one compartment with a well-defined outer border

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Define the term: distal

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the tooth surface away from the midline of the mouth

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Define the term: apical

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towards the apex of a tooth

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Define the term: periapical lesion

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a lesion located around the apex of a tooth

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Define the term: multilocular

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a term used to describe a radiolucent lesion on a dental image that exhibits multiple compartments

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Define the term: periapical

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around the apex of a tooth

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Define the term: interpret

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to offer an explanation

40
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Define the term: occlusal

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the chewing surfaces of posterior teeth

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Define the term: radiopacity / radiodensity

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an area on a dental image appearing radiopaque (light/white) due to resisting the passage of the x-ray beam and limiting the amount of x-rays that reach the image receptor

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Define the term: periapical abscess

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a lesion characterized by a localized collection of pus around the apex of a nonvital tooth that results from pulpal death (appears radiolucent)

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Define the term: vital

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Define the term: anterior teeth

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central incisors, lateral incisors, and canines/cuspids

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Define the term: pulp stones

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calcifications found in the pulp chamber or pulp canals of teeth (appear radiopaque)

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Define the term: periapical granuloma

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a lesion characterized by a localized mass of granulation tissue around the apex of a nonvital tooth (appears radiolucent)

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Define the term: sclerotic bone / osteosclerosis / idiopathic periapical osteosclerosis

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a term used to describe a well-defined radiopacity viewed on a dental image located below the apices of vital, noncarious teeth

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Define the term: radiolucent

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the portion of an image that is dark or black, due to the structure readily permitting the passage of the x-ray beam and allowing more x-rays to reach the image receptor

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Define the term: maxillary teeth

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teeth located in the maxilla or upper arch

50
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Define the term: incisal

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the chewing edge of anterior teeth

51
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Define the term: image interpretation

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  • an explanation of what is viewed on a dental image
  • the ability to read what is revealed by a dental image
52
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Define the term: irregular radiopacity

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a term used to describe a radiopacity viewed on a dental image that has irregular, ill-defined borders

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Define the term: apex

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the area of a tooth that allows for blood vessels and nerves to enter the tooth and maintain the vitality of the tooth

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Define the term: dentin

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the tooth layer found between the enamel and surrounding the pulp cavity (appears radiopaque)

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Define the term: buccal

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the tooth surface towards the cheek on posterior teeth

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Define the term: maxilla

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the upper jaw

57
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Define the term: enamel

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  • the outermost layer of the crown of the tooth (appears radiopaque)
  • the densest structure in the human body
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Define the term: cementum

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calcified connective tissue that covers the outer root surface of the tooth

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Define the term: fracture

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the breaking of a part (appears as a thin radiolucent line)

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Define the term: pulp cavity

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a cavity within a tooth that includes both the pulp chamber and the pulp canals, containing blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics (appears radiolucent)

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Define the term: physiologic resorption

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resorption of the teeth associated with the normal shedding of deciduous teeth

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Define the term: nonvital

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not living

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Define the term: alveolar bone

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bone of the maxilla and mandible that supports and encases the roots of teeth (appears radiopaque)

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Define the term: intrusion

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the abnormal displacement of teeth into bone

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