Ch. 26: Recall- Study Questions

Front 1

List 5 conditions that would indicate the need for dental radiographs on the child patient.

Back 1

(1) Detection of caries and periodontal disease

(2) The assessment of growth and development and the need for orthodontic intervention

(3) The detection of congenital dental abnormalities, such as anodontia and supernumerary teeth

(4) Evaluation of third molars

(5) Diagnosis of pathological conditions such as abscess or other infection

Front 2

Under which of these conditions would dental radiographs most likely NOT need to be exposed?

Back 2

When the proximal surfaces of the teeth are visible clinically.

Front 3

According to the evidence-based selection criteria guidelines listed in Table 6-1, which of these intervals is recommended for posterior bitewing radiographs on a 10-year-old child recall patient who presents with good self-care and no evidence of clinical caries?

Back 3

12-24 months

Front 4

Each of the following need to be considered when deciding what size image receptor to use on a child EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Back 4

Amount of plaque present

Front 5

Which image receptor size would be the easiest to position for a bitewing radiograph on a 5-year-old patient?

Back 5

#0

Front 6

Which of the following is the best reason to use the largest size intraoral image receptor that the child will tolerate?

Back 6

To image an increased amount of the tissues

Front 7

Which of the following is the suggested number and size of projections to use for a 3-year-old patient with primary dentition?

Back 7

Two bitewing and two occlusal radiographs

Front 8

Which of the following is the suggested number and size of projections to use for a 10-year-old patient with transitional (mixed primary and permanent) dentition?

Back 8

Two bitewing and 10 periapical radiographs

Front 9

Which of the following is the suggested number and size of projections to use for a 15-year-old patient with permanent dentition?

Back 9

Four bitewing and 14 periapical radiographs

Front 10

When a child patient cannot tolerate intraoral placement of the image receptor for exposure of the periacpical radiograph, which of the following may sometimes be an acceptable substitute?

Back 10

Both b and c

Panoramic and Lateral Jaw

Front 11

If well tolerated, which of the following techniques will provide the best-quality images on the child patient?

Back 11

Paralleling

Front 12

What slight change in the angulation is usually required when using the bisecting technique on a child patient?

Back 12

Increase the vertical angulation

Front 13

Which of the following image receptors is recommended for an occlusal radiograph on an 8-year-old patient?

Back 13

#2

Front 14

The exposure settings for children under the age of 10 years should be

Back 14

Reduced by one-half the exposure used for adults.

Front 15

The exposure settings for children between the ages of 10 and 15 years should be

Back 15

Reduced by one-third the exposure for adults

Front 16

The exposure settings for children over the age of 16 years should be

Back 16

the same exposure as used for adults

Front 17

Allowing the child patient to observe a sibling or parent undergoing the radiographic procedure may help to alleviate fear of the unknown and promote cooperation. This patient management strategy is called modeling.

Back 17

Both statements are true.

Front 18

When taking a series of periapical radiographs on an 11-year-old patient, placing and exposing, which of the following first will most likely aid in gaining the patient's confidence and cooperation?

Back 18

Maxillary central-lateral incisors