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

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articular eminence

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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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structures closest to the inner cheek

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buccal

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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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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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line of articulation between the frontal bone and parietal bones

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coronal suture

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eight bones that cover and protect the brain

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cranium

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bony passage of the outer ear

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external auditory meatus

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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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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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hollow, grooved, or depressed area in a bone

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fossa

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region of the head pertaining to the forehead

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frontal

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

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glenoid fossa

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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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hook-shaped process

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hamulus

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

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ala

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lower posterior of the ramus

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angle of the mandible

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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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anterior arch of the soft palate

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anterior faucial pillar

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nostril; plural nares

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anterior naris

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area between the cheeks and the teeth or alveolar ridge

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buccal vestibule

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fold of tissue at the corner of the eyelids
canthus
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threadlike elevations that cover the dorsal and lateral sides of the tongue
filiform papillae
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machine that automates all film processing steps ch 39
automatic processor
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assists in the positioning of the position indicator device
beam alignment device
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image view that shows the crowns of both arches on one film
bitewing
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common type of phosphor
calcium tungstate
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contains extraoral films during exposure
cassette
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shows the bony and soft tissue areas of the facial profile.
cephalometric film
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solid state image sensor used in intraoral digital imaging.
charge-coupled device CCD
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electronic signals captured by sensors and displayed on computer monitors.
digital image
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scanning of traditional film-based radiographs into a digital image.
digitize
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film designed for use in film duplicating machines.
duplicating film
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coating on the xray film that contains energy sensitive crystals.
emulsion
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film designed for use in cassettes.
extraoral film
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amt of radiation required to produce a radiograph and the exposure time.
film speed
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part inside an extraoral cassette that converts xray energy into visible light, which in turn exposes screen film.
intensifying screen
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colored side of the film that faces the tongue.
label side
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film designed for placement in the patient's mouth.
intraoral film
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invisible image on the xray film after exposure but before processing.
latent image
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radiographic view that shows large areas of the maxilla or nadible.
occlusal
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used in cassettes to provide a wide view of both the upper and lower jaws.
panoramic film
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radiographic view that shows the crown, root tip and surrounding structures
periapical
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reusable film sized storage plate that converts film based imaging to a digital format
phosphor storage plate (PSP)
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intraoral devices used to position and hold the film, sensor or PSP.
positioning instruments
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series of stems that change exposed film into a radiograph; steps include developing, rinsing, fixing, washing and drying.
processing
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image produced on photosensitive film by exposing the film to radiation and then processing it.
radiograph
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solid white side of the film packet that faces the xray tube.
tube side
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blemish or unitended radiographic image that is not present in the actual structure.
artifact
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keeping personal info private about the patient.
confidentiality
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process of informing the patient, for ex the procedure for taking xrays.
disclosure
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recording medium for an image--a digital sensor, a phosphor storage plate PSP or conventional dental xray film.
image receptor
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permission granted by a patient after being informed about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a procedure.
informed consent
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accountability or legal responsibility.
liability
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professional negligence.
malpractice
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failure to provide a proper or reasonable level of care.
negligence
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reusable film sized flexible plates coated with phosphor as the image receptor.
phosphor storage plates PSPs
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intraoral devices used to position and hold the film, sensor or PSP.
positioning devices
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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.
quality assurance QA
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specific tests used to ensure quality in dental xray equipment, supplies and film processing.
quality control tests
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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.
risk management
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level of knowledge, skill and care comparable with that of other dentists who are treating similar patients under similar conditions.
standard of care
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device constructed of layered aluminum steps to demonstrate film densities and contrasts.
stepwedge
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illuminated boxlike device used to view radiographs.
view box
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alignment of central ray of xray beam in horizontal and vertical planes.
angulation
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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.
bisecting (bisection of the angle) technique
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type of image used for interproximal examination.
bitewing
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x-ray at center of beam.
central ray
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area of the mesial or distal surfaces of a tooth that touches an adjacent tooth in the same arch.
contact area
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coronal portion of alveolar bone found between the teeth.
crestal bone
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referring to images with the proper structures and necessary density, contrast, definition and detail for diagnostic purposes.
diagnostic quality
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between two adjacent surfaces.
interproximal
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cutting across or through.
intersecting
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imaginary line dividing the tooth longitudinally (vertically) into two equal halves.
long axis of the tooth
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used to examine large areas of the maxilla or mandible.
occlusal technique
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moving or lying in the same plane, always separated by the same distance.
parallel
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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.
paralleling technique
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intersecting at or forming a right angle
perpindicular
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intraoral device used to position and hold the film, sensor or phosphor storage plate.
positioning instrument
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angle of 90 degrees formed by two lines perpendicular to each other.
right angle
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special device to position the head for extraoral films.
cephalostat
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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.
computed tomography CT
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a 3 dimensional digital imaging method that uses a cone shaped beam of radiation that rotates around the patient.
cone beam computed tomography CBCT
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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.
digital panoramic unit
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a feature that allows the operator to adjust the milliamperage and kilovoltage settings.
exposure controls
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images taken when large areas of the skull or jaw must be examined.
extraoral images
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methods used to attain diagnostic images taken outside of the mouth of a specific area of the skul or jaw.
extraoral imaging
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an area of interest to be shown when performing imaging procedures.
field of view
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imaginary 3 dimensional horseshoe-shaped zone used to focus panoramic radiographs
focal trough (trof)
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an imaginary plane that passes through the top of the ear canal and the bottom of the eye socket.
Frankfort plane
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an imaginary line that divides the patient's face into right and left sides.
midsagittal plane
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joint on each side of the head that allows movement of the mandible.
temporomandibular joint TMJ
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an image that demonstrates the anatomy in 3 dimensions.
three-dimensional digital imaging

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