Chapters 16 questions

Question 1

A receptor placed inside the mouth

Answer 1

Intraoral receptor

Question 2

the lower jaw

Answer 2

mandible

Question 3

without teeth

Answer 3

edentulous

Question 4

to close or to bite

Answer 4

occlude

Question 5

a receptor used to examine a large area of the maxilla or mandible in one image

Answer 5

occlusal receptor

Question 6

a receptor used to examine the crowns of the maxillary and mandibular teeth on a single image

Answer 6

bite-wing receptor

Question 7

a receptor placed outside the mouth

Answer 7

extraoral receptor

Question 8

with teeth

Answer 8

dentulous

Question 9

the upper jaw

Answer 9

maxilla

Question 10

a receptor used to examine the entire tooth and supporting bone

Answer 10

periapical receptor

Question 11

list the 3 types of intraoral radiographic examination

Answer 11

1. periapical examination
2. interproximal examination
3. occlusal examination

Question 12

describe the purpose, type of receptor, and technique used for each of the 3 types of intraoral radiographic examinations.

Answer 12

1. periapical receptor (show the terminal end of the tooth root & surrounding bone as well as the crown)–parallel and bisecting technique
2. bite-wing receptor (bite-wing technique)
3. occlusal receptor (occlusal technique)

Question 13

list the general diagnostic criteria for intraoral radiographs

Answer 13

images must display optimal density, contrast, definition, and detail, least amount of distortion possible, must show all tooth-bearing areas, entire crowns and roots of the teeth, 2-3 mm beyond the root apices, show open contacts or interproximal tooth surfaces

Question 14

list examples of extraoral radiographic examinations

Answer 14

1. panoramic radiograph
2. lateral jaw
3. later cephalometric
4. posteroanterior
5. waters
6. submentovertex
7. reverse towne
8. transcranial
9. tomographic

Question 15

discuss prescription of dental radiographs

Answer 15

is based on the individual needs of the patient