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1
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portion of the maxillary bone that forms the support for teeth of the maxillary arch

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alveolar process

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2
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cushion of dense, specialized connective tissue that divides the articular space into upper and lower compartments also known as the meniscus

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articular

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3
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raised portion of the temporal bone just anterior to the glenoid fossa

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articular eminence

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4
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space between the capsular ligament and between the surfaces of the glenoid fossa and the condyle

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articular space

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5
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structures closest to the inner cheek

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buccal

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6
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tip and edges of your tongue. These papillae help you not only to taste, but also to detect temperature and touch.

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circumvallate lingual papillae

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7
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the posterior process of each ramus articulates with a fossa in the temporal bones to form the temporomandibular joint also known as the mandibular condyle

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condyloid process

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8
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line of articulation between the frontal bone and parietal bones

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coronal suture

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8
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eight bones that cover and protect the brain

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cranium

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9
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bony passage of the outer ear

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external auditory meatus

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10
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small round opening in a bone through which blood vessels, nerves and ligaments pass, plural, foramina

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foramen

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11
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large opening in the occipital bone that connects the vertical canal and the cranial cavity

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foramen magnum

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12
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hollow, grooved, or depressed area in a bone

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fossa

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13
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region of the head pertaining to the forehead

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frontal

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14
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process of the zygomatic bone that extends upward to articulate with the frontal bone at the outer edge of the orbit

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frontal process

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15
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area of the temporal bone where condyles of the mandible articulate with the skull

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glenoid fossa

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16
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nerve that serves the posterior hard palate and the posterior linguap gingiva

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greater palatine

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17
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hook-shaped process

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hamulus

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18
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winglike tip of the outer side of each nostril’ plural alae

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ala

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19
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lower posterior of the ramus

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angle of the mandible

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20
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also referred to as cheilitis is a skin inflamation affecting the corners of the mouth

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angular cheilosis

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21
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anterior arch of the soft palate

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anterior faucial pillar

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22
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nostril; plural nares

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anterior naris

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23
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area between the cheeks and the teeth or alveolar ridge

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buccal vestibule

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24
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fold of tissue at the corner of the eyelids

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canthus

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25
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threadlike elevations that cover the dorsal and lateral sides of the tongue

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filiform papillae

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26
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machine that automates all film processing steps ch 39

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automatic processor

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27
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assists in the positioning of the position indicator device

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beam alignment device

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28
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image view that shows the crowns of both arches on one film

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bitewing

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29
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common type of phosphor

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calcium tungstate

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30
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contains extraoral films during exposure

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cassette

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31
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shows the bony and soft tissue areas of the facial profile.

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cephalometric film

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32
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solid state image sensor used in intraoral digital imaging.

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charge-coupled device CCD

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33
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electronic signals captured by sensors and displayed on computer monitors.

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digital image

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34
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scanning of traditional film-based radiographs into a digital image.

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digitize

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35
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film designed for use in film duplicating machines.

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duplicating film

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36
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coating on the xray film that contains energy sensitive crystals.

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emulsion

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37
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film designed for use in cassettes.

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extraoral film

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38
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amt of radiation required to produce a radiograph and the exposure time.

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film speed

39
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part inside an extraoral cassette that converts xray energy into visible light, which in turn exposes screen film.

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intensifying screen

40
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colored side of the film that faces the tongue.

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label side

40
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film designed for placement in the patient’s mouth.

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intraoral film

41
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invisible image on the xray film after exposure but before processing.

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latent image

42
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radiographic view that shows large areas of the maxilla or nadible.

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occlusal

43
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used in cassettes to provide a wide view of both the upper and lower jaws.

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panoramic film

44
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radiographic view that shows the crown, root tip and surrounding structures

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periapical

45
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reusable film sized storage plate that converts film based imaging to a digital format

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phosphor storage plate (PSP)

46
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intraoral devices used to position and hold the film, sensor or PSP.

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positioning instruments

47
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series of stems that change exposed film into a radiograph; steps include developing, rinsing, fixing, washing and drying.

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processing

48
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image produced on photosensitive film by exposing the film to radiation and then processing it.

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radiograph

49
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solid white side of the film packet that faces the xray tube.

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tube side

50
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blemish or unitended radiographic image that is not present in the actual structure.

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artifact

51
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keeping personal info private about the patient.

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confidentiality

52
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process of informing the patient, for ex the procedure for taking xrays.

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disclosure

53
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recording medium for an image–a digital sensor, a phosphor storage plate PSP or conventional dental xray film.

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image receptor

54
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permission granted by a patient after being informed about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a procedure.

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informed consent

55
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accountability or legal responsibility.

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liability

56
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professional negligence.

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malpractice

57
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failure to provide a proper or reasonable level of care.

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negligence

58
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reusable film sized flexible plates coated with phosphor as the image receptor.

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phosphor storage plates PSPs

59
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intraoral devices used to position and hold the film, sensor or PSP.

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positioning devices

60
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plan to ensure that the dental office produces consistent, high quality images with a minimum of exposure to patients and personnel.

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quality assurance QA

61
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specific tests used to ensure quality in dental xray equipment, supplies and film processing.

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quality control tests

62
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policies and procedures that will reduce the chance that a malpractice lawsuit will be brought against the dentist; key areas of risk management include patient informed consent, patient records, confidentiality, liability, issues, and patient education.

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risk management

63
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level of knowledge, skill and care comparable with that of other dentists who are treating similar patients under similar conditions.

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standard of care

64
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device constructed of layered aluminum steps to demonstrate film densities and contrasts.

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stepwedge

65
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illuminated boxlike device used to view radiographs.

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view box

66
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alignment of central ray of xray beam in horizontal and vertical planes.

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angulation

67
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intraoral technique of exposing dental images where the xray beam is directed, perpindicular to an imaginary line which bisects the angle.

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bisecting (bisection of the angle) technique

68
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type of image used for interproximal examination.

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bitewing

69
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x-ray at center of beam.

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central ray

70
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area of the mesial or distal surfaces of a tooth that touches an adjacent tooth in the same arch.

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contact area

71
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coronal portion of alveolar bone found between the teeth.

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crestal bone

72
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referring to images with the proper structures and necessary density, contrast, definition and detail for diagnostic purposes.

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diagnostic quality

73
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between two adjacent surfaces.

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interproximal

74
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cutting across or through.

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intersecting

75
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imaginary line dividing the tooth longitudinally (vertically) into two equal halves.

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long axis of the tooth

76
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used to examine large areas of the maxilla or mandible.

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occlusal technique

77
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moving or lying in the same plane, always separated by the same distance.

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parallel

78
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intraoral technique of exposing periapical and bitewing images where the xray beam is directed to the tooth and film which are parallel to the long axis of the tooth.

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paralleling technique

79
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intersecting at or forming a right angle

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perpindicular

80
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intraoral device used to position and hold the film, sensor or phosphor storage plate.

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positioning instrument

81
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angle of 90 degrees formed by two lines perpendicular to each other.

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right angle

82
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special device to position the head for extraoral films.

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cephalostat

83
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a radiographic technique that produces two dimensional images or slices of specific areas; also referred to as computed axial tomography CAT Scan.

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computed tomography CT

84
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a 3 dimensional digital imaging method that uses a cone shaped beam of radiation that rotates around the patient.

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cone beam computed tomography CBCT

85
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filmless method of recording a panoramic image and displaying it by using an electronic sensor and a computer to process and store the image.

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digital panoramic unit

86
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a feature that allows the operator to adjust the milliamperage and kilovoltage settings.

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exposure controls

87
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images taken when large areas of the skull or jaw must be examined.

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extraoral images

88
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methods used to attain diagnostic images taken outside of the mouth of a specific area of the skul or jaw.

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extraoral imaging

89
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an area of interest to be shown when performing imaging procedures.

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field of view

90
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imaginary 3 dimensional horseshoe-shaped zone used to focus panoramic radiographs

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focal trough (trof)

91
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an imaginary plane that passes through the top of the ear canal and the bottom of the eye socket.

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Frankfort plane

92
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an imaginary line that divides the patient’s face into right and left sides.

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midsagittal plane

93
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joint on each side of the head that allows movement of the mandible.

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temporomandibular joint TMJ

94
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an image that demonstrates the anatomy in 3 dimensions.

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three-dimensional digital imaging

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