pediatric radiology

Question 1

bitewing xray frequency for high risk pt?

Answer 1

every 6mo until no new lesions for 12mo

Question 2

BW xray freq for low risk pt?

a. up to adoles
b. after start of adoles

Answer 2

a. every 12-18mo

b. every 24mo

Question 3

when take BWs?
primary dent:
a) new pt
b) recallpt

mixed dent:

c) new pt
d) recall pt

Answer 3

a) closed contact, clinical caries, S/S
b) depends on level of risk

c) clinical caries, S/S
d) depends on level of risk

Question 4

rate of caries progression with NO intervention

a. for primary teeth? so how often need take?
b. perm teeth? so how often need take?

Answer 4

a. 2 yrs; 12-24mo

b. 3yrs; 18-36mo

Question 5

See primary dentition pt - xrays needed:

a. for new pt?

Answer 5

a. BW if can’t see proximally; S/S –> periapical.

NOTHING ELSE NEEDED AUTOMATICALLY

Question 6

See mixed dentition pt - xrays needed

a. for new pt?

Answer 6

a. automatically BW and pano/selected PA’s

Question 7

when take occlusal films?

list 4 reasons

Answer 7

crowns
suspected caries
dental anomalies
trauma

Question 8

a. when use size #1 BW?

b. when #2?

Answer 8

a. #1 before 6’s

b. #1 after 6’s erupt

Question 9

what xrays take for emergency treatment?

Answer 9

BOTH PA’s and BW’s

Question 10

what xrays for FMX for primary dentition?

Answer 10

8 film series

2 BW’s, 2 occlusals, 4 PA’s

Question 11

what xrays for FMX for mixed dentition?

Answer 11

12 film series

2 BW’s, 6 anterior PA’s, 4 posterior PA’s