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DANB RHS Exam > Chapters 30, 31: Introduction to Image Interpretation & Descriptive Terminology > Flashcards

Chapters 30, 31: Introduction to Image Interpretation & Descriptive Terminology Flashcards

Principles and Description of Image Interpretation

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List the three terms that can be used to describe a lesion on an image.

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  • appearance
  • location
  • size
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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: vertical bite-wing

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the bite-wing receptor is placed in the mouth with the long portion of the receptor in a vertical direction

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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: intraoral image

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  • an image the results when an image receptor is placed inside the mouth and exposed to x-rays
  • used to examine teeth
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Define the term: horizontal bite-wing

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the bite-wing receptor is placed in the mouth with the long portion of the receptor in a horizontal direction

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Define the term: pericoronal

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around the crown of a tooth

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List the documentation requirements for dental imaging.

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  • date of exposure
  • number and type of images
  • evaluation of diagnostic quality
  • list of limiting factors, retakes, or additional images needed
  • detailed description of teeth
  • detailed description of the bone and supporting structures
  • detailed description of artifact
  • indication of any areas that require additional imaging or clinical evaluation/confirmation
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Define the term: dental radiographer

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

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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: apical

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towards the apex of a tooth

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Define the term: ground glass appearance / orange-peel appearance

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a term used to describe a radiopacity viewed on a dental image that resembles pulverized glass

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13
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Define the term: interproximal

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between two adjacent surfaces

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Define the term: posterior

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towards the back

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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

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around the apex of a tooth

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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: inter-radicular

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between the roots of adjacent teeth

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List the terms used to describe the appearance of a radiopaque lesion on an image.

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  • focal opacity
  • target lesion
  • multifocal confluent
  • irregular/ill-defined opacity
  • ground glass opacity
  • mixed lucent-opaque lesion
  • soft tissue opacity
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Define the term: adjacent / proximal

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objects next to/touching each other

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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: digital imaging

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a system of filmless imaging used to capture an image using a sensor, breaking it into electronic pieces, and presenting and storing the image using a computer

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List the common terms used to describe the location of a lesion on an image.

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  • periapical
  • inter-radicular
  • edentulous zone
  • pericoronal
  • alveolar bone loss
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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: 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: maxillary teeth

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teeth located in the maxilla or upper arch

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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: 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: 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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30
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Define the term: non-diagnostic image

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an image that is not diagnostically accurate due to technique errors and must be retaken

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Define the term: diagnosis

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identification of a disease by examination or analysis

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32
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Define the term: image

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a picture or likeness of an object

33
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Define the term: extraoral image

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  • an image that results when an image receptor is placed outside the mouth and is exposed to x-rays
  • used to examine large areas of the skull or jaws
34
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Define the term: dentulous

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  • with teeth
  • areas that exhibit teeth
35
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Define the term: image receptor

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a recording medium (ex: PSP plate, digital sensor)

36
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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
37
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Define the term: bite-wing image

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intraoral image that is used to examine the interproximal surfaces of teeth

38
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List what should be included in the description of the teeth from the image interpretation in the patient record.

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  • impactions
  • any anomalies, including numbers, crowns, or roots
  • defective restorations
  • caries
  • calculus

*pulpal changes

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Define the term: intraoral

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inside the mouth

40
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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

41
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Who can legally diagnose dental images?

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the dentist

42
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True or false: Any retakes must be documented in the patient’s record.

43
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Define the term: buccal

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the tooth surface towards the cheek on posterior teeth

44
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Define the term: dental imaging

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the creation of digital representation of anatomic structures for the purpose of diagnosis

45
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Define the term: dental image

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

46
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Define the term: edentulous

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  • without teeth
  • an area where teeth are no longer present
47
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Define the term: incisal

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the chewing edge of anterior teeth

48
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Define the term: mount

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to place in an appropriate setting for display or study

49
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Define the term: tooth-bearing areas

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regions of the maxilla and mandible in which the 32 teeth of the human dentition are normally located

50
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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: periodontium

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specialized tissues that surround and support teeth, such as the gingiva, cementum, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone

52
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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: anterior

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towards the front

54
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Define the term: focal opacity

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a term used to describe a well-defined, localized radiopaque lesion viewed on a dental image

55
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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: anatomic order

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the order in which teeth are arranged within the dental arches

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
58
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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

59
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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: periapical image

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intraoral image that is used to examine the crowns and roots of teeth

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Define the term: extraoral

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outside the mouth

62
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Define the term: lingual

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the tooth surface towards the tongue

63
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Define the term: maxilla

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the upper jaw

64
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List what should be included in the description of the bone and supporting structures from the image interpretation in the patient record.

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  • periapical radiolucencies or radiopacities
  • bone loss
  • changes in crestal or radicular lamina dura
  • changes in periodontal ligament space
  • any furcation involvement
  • any lesions of bone or bone abnormalities
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Define the term: full mouth series (FMX) / complete mouth series (CMS)

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an intraoral series of dental images that show all of the tooth-bearing areas of the upper and lower jaws

66
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Define the term: cementum

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

67
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Define the term: cervical / gingival

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the tooth surface towards the gumline/cervical third area

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Define the term: panoramic image

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an image that shows the wide view of the maxilla and the mandible surrounding structures

69
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Can a dental assistant diagnose dental images?

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Define the term: digital image

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an image composed of pixels

71
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Define the term: diagnostic image

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a dental image that allows for the identifying and monitoring of diseases or injuries

72
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Define the term: interpretation

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an explanation

73
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Define the term: mesial

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the tooth surface towards the midline of the mouth

74
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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)

75
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List the descriptive terms used to describe the appearance of a radiolucent lesion on an image.

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  • unilocular radiolucent lesion
  • unilocular lesion- corticated borders
  • unilocular lesion- noncorticated borders
  • multilocular radiolucent lesion
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Define the term: interpret

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to offer an explanation

77
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Define the term: mandible

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the lower jaw

78
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Define the term: edentulous zone

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an area where teeth are no longer present

79
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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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