Radiology 8/27 Flashcards
What is the radio graphic survey of transitional dentition?
Six anterior peri apical radiographs, (three on the maxilla and three on the mandible), one posterior periapical radiograph in each quadrant, and one posterior bite wing radiograph on each side
What is the radio graphic survey of primary dentition?
One anterior occlusal radiograph in each arch and one posterior bitewing radiograph on each side.
What are the considerations for choosing the number and size of image receptor to expose on the child patient?
Oral health needs, willingness to cooperate, attention span and emotional state, ability to understand and follow directions, ability to hold still throughout the exposure, size of the opening to the oral cavity, size and shape of the teeth in the dental arches, sensitivity of the oral mucosa, operator’s ability to gain the pt’s trust, operator’s ability to position the image receptor, operator’s knowledge of and skill ability to adapt standard techniques.
What is an dodontia?
Absence of teeth
True or False? Children have the same basic needs for oral health care as do adults?
True
True or False?
Children are at a higher risk for caries than adults and have caries that progress more rapidly than adults.
True or False? Radiographs play an important role in both detecting disease and assessing
True
What is the preferred size intraoral image receptor for transitional teeth?
Standard size #2
What is the preferred size intraoral radiograph for primary teeth?
Size #0, or size #1
What intraoral film size is used for occlusal radiograph?
Film size #2
What is show tell do?
Showing the child the size film and having them pick the size that is “just right”
What is modeling?
Where the child is given the opportunity to observe the procedure being performed on another patient
