Vocab Flashcards
portion of the maxillary bone that forms the support for teeth of the maxillary arch
alveolar process
cushion of dense, specialized connective tissue that divides the articular space into upper and lower compartments also known as the meniscus
articular
raised portion of the temporal bone just anterior to the glenoid fossa
articular eminence
space between the capsular ligament and between the surfaces of the glenoid fossa and the condyle
articular space
structures closest to the inner cheek
buccal
tip and edges of your tongue. These papillae help you not only to taste, but also to detect temperature and touch.
circumvallate lingual papillae
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
condyloid process
line of articulation between the frontal bone and parietal bones
coronal suture
eight bones that cover and protect the brain
cranium
bony passage of the outer ear
external auditory meatus
small round opening in a bone through which blood vessels, nerves and ligaments pass, plural, foramina
foramen
large opening in the occipital bone that connects the vertical canal and the cranial cavity
foramen magnum
hollow, grooved, or depressed area in a bone
fossa
region of the head pertaining to the forehead
frontal
process of the zygomatic bone that extends upward to articulate with the frontal bone at the outer edge of the orbit
frontal process
area of the temporal bone where condyles of the mandible articulate with the skull
glenoid fossa
nerve that serves the posterior hard palate and the posterior linguap gingiva
greater palatine
hook-shaped process
hamulus
winglike tip of the outer side of each nostril’ plural alae
ala
lower posterior of the ramus
angle of the mandible
also referred to as cheilitis is a skin inflamation affecting the corners of the mouth
angular cheilosis
anterior arch of the soft palate
anterior faucial pillar
nostril; plural nares
anterior naris
area between the cheeks and the teeth or alveolar ridge
buccal vestibule
fold of tissue at the corner of the eyelids
canthus
threadlike elevations that cover the dorsal and lateral sides of the tongue
filiform papillae
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automatic processor
assists in the positioning of the position indicator device
beam alignment device
image view that shows the crowns of both arches on one film
bitewing
common type of phosphor
calcium tungstate
contains extraoral films during exposure
cassette
shows the bony and soft tissue areas of the facial profile.
cephalometric film
solid state image sensor used in intraoral digital imaging.
charge-coupled device CCD
electronic signals captured by sensors and displayed on computer monitors.
digital image
scanning of traditional film-based radiographs into a digital image.
digitize
film designed for use in film duplicating machines.
duplicating film
coating on the xray film that contains energy sensitive crystals.
emulsion
film designed for use in cassettes.
extraoral film
amt of radiation required to produce a radiograph and the exposure time.
film speed
part inside an extraoral cassette that converts xray energy into visible light, which in turn exposes screen film.
intensifying screen
colored side of the film that faces the tongue.
label side
film designed for placement in the patient’s mouth.
intraoral film
invisible image on the xray film after exposure but before processing.
latent image
radiographic view that shows large areas of the maxilla or nadible.
occlusal
used in cassettes to provide a wide view of both the upper and lower jaws.
panoramic film
radiographic view that shows the crown, root tip and surrounding structures
periapical
reusable film sized storage plate that converts film based imaging to a digital format
phosphor storage plate (PSP)
intraoral devices used to position and hold the film, sensor or PSP.
positioning instruments
series of stems that change exposed film into a radiograph; steps include developing, rinsing, fixing, washing and drying.
processing
image produced on photosensitive film by exposing the film to radiation and then processing it.
radiograph
solid white side of the film packet that faces the xray tube.
tube side
blemish or unitended radiographic image that is not present in the actual structure.
artifact
keeping personal info private about the patient.
confidentiality
process of informing the patient, for ex the procedure for taking xrays.
disclosure
recording medium for an image–a digital sensor, a phosphor storage plate PSP or conventional dental xray film.
image receptor
permission granted by a patient after being informed about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a procedure.
informed consent
accountability or legal responsibility.
liability
professional negligence.
malpractice
failure to provide a proper or reasonable level of care.
negligence
reusable film sized flexible plates coated with phosphor as the image receptor.
phosphor storage plates PSPs
intraoral devices used to position and hold the film, sensor or PSP.
positioning devices
plan to ensure that the dental office produces consistent, high quality images with a minimum of exposure to patients and personnel.
quality assurance QA
specific tests used to ensure quality in dental xray equipment, supplies and film processing.
quality control tests
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.
risk management
level of knowledge, skill and care comparable with that of other dentists who are treating similar patients under similar conditions.
standard of care
device constructed of layered aluminum steps to demonstrate film densities and contrasts.
stepwedge
illuminated boxlike device used to view radiographs.
view box
alignment of central ray of xray beam in horizontal and vertical planes.
angulation
intraoral technique of exposing dental images where the xray beam is directed, perpindicular to an imaginary line which bisects the angle.
bisecting (bisection of the angle) technique
type of image used for interproximal examination.
bitewing
x-ray at center of beam.
central ray
area of the mesial or distal surfaces of a tooth that touches an adjacent tooth in the same arch.
contact area
coronal portion of alveolar bone found between the teeth.
crestal bone
referring to images with the proper structures and necessary density, contrast, definition and detail for diagnostic purposes.
diagnostic quality
between two adjacent surfaces.
interproximal
cutting across or through.
intersecting
imaginary line dividing the tooth longitudinally (vertically) into two equal halves.
long axis of the tooth
used to examine large areas of the maxilla or mandible.
occlusal technique
moving or lying in the same plane, always separated by the same distance.
parallel
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.
paralleling technique
intersecting at or forming a right angle
perpindicular
intraoral device used to position and hold the film, sensor or phosphor storage plate.
positioning instrument
angle of 90 degrees formed by two lines perpendicular to each other.
right angle
special device to position the head for extraoral films.
cephalostat
a radiographic technique that produces two dimensional images or slices of specific areas; also referred to as computed axial tomography CAT Scan.
computed tomography CT
a 3 dimensional digital imaging method that uses a cone shaped beam of radiation that rotates around the patient.
cone beam computed tomography CBCT
filmless method of recording a panoramic image and displaying it by using an electronic sensor and a computer to process and store the image.
digital panoramic unit
a feature that allows the operator to adjust the milliamperage and kilovoltage settings.
exposure controls
images taken when large areas of the skull or jaw must be examined.
extraoral images
methods used to attain diagnostic images taken outside of the mouth of a specific area of the skul or jaw.
extraoral imaging
an area of interest to be shown when performing imaging procedures.
field of view
imaginary 3 dimensional horseshoe-shaped zone used to focus panoramic radiographs
focal trough (trof)
an imaginary plane that passes through the top of the ear canal and the bottom of the eye socket.
Frankfort plane
an imaginary line that divides the patient’s face into right and left sides.
midsagittal plane
joint on each side of the head that allows movement of the mandible.
temporomandibular joint TMJ
an image that demonstrates the anatomy in 3 dimensions.
three-dimensional digital imaging
