Module 24 Flashcards
What is the first step in limiting the amount of x-rays received by the patient?
Correct Prescribed x-rays
Who prescribes the radiographs?
Dentist
Some advantages of utilizing the guidelines for x-ray prescription are?
decreased exposure
decreased cost to pt.
eliminates underutilization of dental x-rays
What 3 factors are the guidelines based upon?
Patient Signs
Patients Symptoms
Patient History
What are the 3 concepts that have been used to form the guidelines chart?
Type of Visit
Dental Status
Risks
T/F: Recall patients normally will not require as many radiographs as a NPT?
True
Children with primary dentition need _____ x-rays if they have spacing between teeth?
fewer
Studies show that the incidence of caries increased during the ____ stage?
Mixed Dentition
Adolescents are very susceptible to ___ caries due to immature status of the ____, inconsistent _____ and ____ changes
interproximal
enamel
OH
dietary
Adults are __ susceptible to caries because they progress ______. However, they are at an ______ risk for perio?
decreased
slower
increased
What kind of patients only need x-rays at NPTexam and then only if significant findings were noted?
Edentulous
