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14 Cards in this Set
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List 4 advantages of mounting intraoral radiographs? |
Are easier to store
easier to view and interpret in anatomical order
decreases the chance of error by confusing the patients left and right side
Viewing films side by side allows for easy comparison
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A desirable film mount should be?
a. made of cardboard b. made of plastic c. translucent to allow light to reach the film d. black, to block out light transmission and prevent glare |
D. Black to block out light transmission and prevent glare |
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Which of these helps to determine whether the radiograph is the patients left or right side?
a. Slight "smile" appearance b. distally curved roots c. Large crowns d. Identification dots |
D. Identification Dot |
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Labial method film mounting positions the identification dot concave
The labial method is the recommended film mounting method |
The first statement is true Second statement is false |
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Lingual method film mounting positions the identification dot convex
When utilizing the lingual method, the viewer's right side is the patients left side |
Both statements are false |
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Mounting is the placement of radiographs in a holder arranged in anatomical order
All radiographs should be handled with care to prevent smudging and scratching. |
Both statements are True |
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Which of the following should be done first when mounting radiographs?
a. orient the identification dot the same way b. Separate the bitewing from periapical films c. Separate the anterior from the posterior film d. Orient the teeth roots to point in the correct direction |
A. Orient the identification dot the same way |
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Each of the following will aid the radiographer in correctly mounting radiograohs EXCEPT one. Which one is the Exception?
a. Anterior films are positioned with the long dimension vertically b. canine teeth generally have the longest roots c. Maxillary molars usually have three roots d. Roots and crown of mandibular teeth are usually larger than maxillary teeth |
D. Roots and Crowns of mandibular teeth are usually larger than maxillary teeth |
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Reading and explaining radiographic images is?
a. Diagnosing b. interpreting c. viewing d. mounting |
B. Interpreting |
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The final responsibility to diagnose the radiographs rests with the?
a. dental assistant b. dental hygienist c. dentist d. patient |
C. DENTIST |
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Viewing mounted radiographs in a systematic sequence can help prevent errors in interpretation
Mounted radiographs may be thoroughly viewed by holding the mount up to overhead room lighting |
First statement is TRUE Second statement is FALSE |
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Which of these is NOT a consideration when viewing digital radiographic images?
a. glare off the computer monitor must be managed to enhance interpretation b. Radiographic images must be utilized where a computer monitor is located c. Multiple mouse clicks may be required to view a full mouth series of radiographs d. A magnifying glass will be required for optimal viewing and interpretation |
D. A magnifying glass will be required for optimal viewing and interpretation |
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In which region is it best to begin the interpretation process when viewing radiographs mounted using the labial method?
a. Maxillary left Posterior b. Maxillary right Posterior c. Mandibular Left Posterior d. Mandibular right Posterior |
B. Maxillary Right Posterior |
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Following diagnosis by the dentist, the radiographic findings must be recorded on the patient's record by the?
a. dental assistant b. dental hygienist c. Dentist d. Any of the above |
Any of the above |
