Radiation Biology Part 3 Flashcards
1
Q
patients who are fearful of the risks of dental radiography need to be made aware of:
A
- the magnitude of the risks
- what we do in minimize risks
- the benefits of the radiographic examination
2
Q
what are the benefits of dental radiography
A
- interproximal caries diagnosis
- severity and extent of caries
- periodontal bone loss
- root configuration
- periradicular pathology
- basal bone pathology in jaws
- location of 3rd molar roots in IAC
- anatomy assessment for implants
3
Q
digital bitewings identified ______ carious lesions
A
3.2 times more
4
Q
conventional bitewings identified _______ carious lesions
A
2.9 times more
5
Q
of the additional decay identified in BW radiographs and caries
A
6% was occlusal decay
-94% was proximal decay
6
Q
what are the types of peridontal bone loss visible in a bitewing
A
generalize
localized
horizontal
vertical
7
Q
what is the incidence of Li root of mandibular first molars in asians and native american north american populations
A
- 20% incidence in asians
- 10-12% in native americans
8
Q
where is hyperdontia multiple teeth most common
A
in premolar area
9
Q
what are examples of basal bone pathology that can be identified
A
- hyperdontia multiple teeth
- neoplasmss
- systemic disease
10
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