Lec 1 Terms

Question 1

A form of energy carried by waves or
stream of particles (photons).

Answer 1

Radiation

Question 2

A high-energy radiation produced by the collision of a beam of electrons with a metal target in an x-ray tube.

Answer 2

X-radiation

Question 3

A form of radiation that is able to pass through substances (e.g. the human body.

Answer 3

High-energy radiation

Question 4

A beam of energy that has the power to penetrate substances and record image shadows on photographic film.

Answer 4

X-ray

Question 5

The study of radiation as used in medicine; a branch of medical science that deals with the use of x-rays, radioactive substances and other forms of radiant energy in the
diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Answer 5

Radiology

Question 6

A picture on film produced by the passage of x-rays through an object or body.

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Radiograph

Question 7

A photographic image produced on film by the passage of x-rays through teeth and related structures.

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Dental radiograph

Question 8

The art and science of making radiographs by the exposure of film to x-rays.

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Radiography

Question 9

The making of radiographs of the teeth and adjacent structures by the exposure of film to x-rays.

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Dental radiography

Question 10

Any person who positions, exposes, and processes dental x-ray film.

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Dental radiographer

Question 11

The process of identifying lesions, disease, abnormalities.

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Diagnosis

Question 12

Collection of adequate accurate dental records of a patient that faithfully reproduces the oral conditions prior to commencing treatment planning and assessment of treatment progress. These can be taken before, during and after treatment (e.g. radiographs, study casts and photographs)

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Diagnostic aid

Question 13

Uses of Dental Radiographs:
1. To ________ of the teeth and supporting structures that cannot be detected clinically.
2. To confirm or clarify ____________.
3. To ______ lesions or foreign objects.
4. To provide ________ during dental procedures.
5. To evaluate _________ and _________.
6. To illustrate changes _____.
7. To _______ the condition of a patient at a specific time.

Answer 13

1. To detect lesions, diseases and conditions of the teeth and supporting structures that cannot be detected clinically.
2. To confirm or clarify suspected disease.
3. To localize lesions or foreign objects.
4. To provide information during dental procedures.
5. To evaluate growth and development.
6. To illustrate changes secondary to caries, periodontal disease and trauma.
7. To document the condition of a patient at a specific time.