Week 6: Assessment of Radiographic Findings Flashcards
1
Q
what is a FMX?
A
18 films depicting entire dentition
2
Q
what is a PAN?
A
one film depicting entire dentition
3
Q
what is a BWX?
A
horizontal or vertical films depicting the crowns/bone height of posterior teeth
4
Q
what is a PA?
A
periapical; vertical film depicting the entire root of the tooth
5
Q
dark area
A
radiolucent
6
Q
light area
A
radiopaque