Study Guide Week 3 Flashcards
True or False: One of the suggested radiographic techniques for the treatment of special needs or compromised patients is to create and discuss a plan of action with the entire dental team prior to treatment.
True
True or False: The patient is responsible for notifying the dental office of any changes in health as a safety precaution.
True
True or False: It is imperative for the patient to wear a lead apron with the thyroid collar for a panoramic exposure.
False
True or False: The dental assistant is responsible for preparing the patient area, taking the radiographs and processing and mounting the films according to the infection control protocol.
True
True or False: Some benefits of using plastic mounts for viewing radiographs are they are less expensive than other mount types and they block out glare around film.
False
True or False: A suggested technique associated with pediatric radiographs is to take anterior films first to encourage the child cooperation.
True
True or False: As part of the routine examination for edentulous patients, radiographs are taken before dentures and partials are made.
True
True or False: Dental x-rays can be duplicated so that the originals never have to leave the office.
True
True or False: The mandibular anterior teeth are always larger and wider than maxillary anterior teeth.
False
True or False: Once a patient switches to another dentist for any reason, the x-rays in the patient file from the original dentist must be destroyed.
False
True or False: Key areas of risk management include patient consent, patient records, liability issues and patient education.
True
True or False: During endodontic treatment it is important to have the patients mouth closed when taking a radiograph.
False
A Process is prominence or projection of bone, is it radiopaque or radiolucent?
radiopaque
A ridge: a sharp or linear projection of bone; how would it appear on radiograph, radiopaque or radiolucent?
radiopaque
A tubercle: a bump or nodule of bone example the genial tubercles. How would it appear on radiograph, radiopaque or radiolucent?
radiopaque
Tuberosity: round prominence of bone behind the maxillary molars. How does it appear on radiograph, radiopaque or radiolucent?
radiopaque
Foramen is an opening or hole in bone that permits the passage of nerves and blood vessels. How would it appear on radiograph, radiopaque or radiolucent?
radiolucent
Sinus is a hollow space, cavity example maxillary sinus. How would it appear on a radiograph, is it radiopaque or radiolucent?
radiolucent
The first aseptic procedure for the dental assistant in preparing to take radiographs is:
a. wash and dry hands
b. place appropriate barriers
c. prepare equipment and supplies needed
a. wash and dry hands
Which type of mounting is recommended by the ADA and involves placing the film mount with the raised (convex) side of the identification dot facing the viewer?
a. labial
b. lingual
a. labial
The Stabe, Snap-a-ray, Rinn XCP, Precision and bite blocks are examples of:
a. film holders
b. film
c. x-ray
d. viewboxes
a. film holders
To lack the ability to open the mouth very wide is called:
a. lateral jaw
b. edentulous
c. trismus
d. attrition
trismus
Fill in the blank:
The paralleling technique requires the film packet and the _______ axis of the teeth to parallel.
long
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With the _____ ______ technique, the central ray is perpendicular to the film.
cross section
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A radiograph of the entire maxilla and mandible region can be shown on one film using a _________.
panoramic
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If a dental office does not have a panoramic x-ray machine, then the __________ radiograph can be used.
lateral jaw
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After the dental x-ray film has been exposed and processed, it should be mounted and placed in a protective ___________.
envelope
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Topographic and cross-section techniques are used to expose ________ radiographs.
occlusal
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Each radiograph has a ______________ on it to help with the mounting process.
raised dot
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_______ positioned bite-wing radiographs are requested by the periodontist as well as general dentist.
Vertical
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The _______ of the mandible is the section that runs horizontally.
body
What are the raised areas of the bone that surround the lingual foramen known as? (hint: located on the mandible).
genial tubercle
What maxillary landmark is a process of the temporal bone that lies in the lower, anterior section just behind the auditory canal?
mastoid process
What is the radiolucent landmark at the midline of the palate behind the central incisors?
incisive foramen
What is the slender projection of bone that lies posterior and medial to the maxillary tuberosity?
Hamular process
What are the left and right cavities above the apices of the maxillary teeth: which can extend from canines to the molar area? (hint: it’s radiolucent)
maxillary sinus
What is the depression on the lower border of the temporal bone where the condyloid process of the mandible articulates as the tempromanidublar joint?
glanoid fossa
What is part of the zygomatic bone that forms the cheek?
malar
The mandibular landmark that consist of spongy bone that surrounds the teeth and forms the mandible is called?
trabecular pattern
The maxillary landmark that consist of bony, scroll-shaped plates in the lateral walls of the nasal cavity is the:
inferior nasal conchae
Which types of extraoral exposure is recommended for the edentulous patient?
panoramic
