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Occupational MPD
5 rem (5000mrem) 0.05Sv
small radiopaque hook like projection of bone located posterior to the maxillary tuberosity region
Hamulus
thin radiopaque line that surrounds the sinuses
floor of the maxillary sinus
cheek bone composed of dense cortical bone
zygoma
Non Occupational MPD
0.1 rem (0.001Sv)
triangular radiopacity superimposed over the maxillary tuberosity region. Only mandibular landmark that shows on a maxillary radiograph
coronoid process
small radiolucent dot surrounded by the genial tubercles
lingual foramen
small oval radiolucency between the roots of the maxillary central incisors (midline of the anterior portion of the hard palate)
incisive foramen
radiolucent area superior to the apices of the maxillary posterior teeth
maxillary sinus
hole in the bone located on the internal surface of the mandible near midline
lingual foramen
small hole in bone on the apical region of the mandibular premolars
mental foramen
Radiopaque intersection of the maxillary sinus and the nasal cavity, located superior to the maxillary canine
inverted "Y"
True or False:
The long PID is more effective than the short PID
True
Used to detect interproximal caries and examining crestal bone levels
bitewings
tiny bumps of bone that serve as muscle attachments= sites
genial tubercles
ring shaped radiopacity below the apices of mandibular incisors
genial tubercles
Radiographs used to detect any abnormalities of the root structure and surrounding bone structure.
Periapicals
Infection control: lead apron
disinfect
Infection control: non disposable receptor device holder
sterilize semi critical
Tube-like passageways that house nerves and blood vessels
what is nutrient canals
linear prominence of bone extending from the premolar region to the midline
mental ridge
radiopaque bulge of bone posterior to the maxillary third molar region
maxillary tuberosity
J or U shaped radiopacity located superior to the maxillary first molar region
zygomatic process
v-shaped radiopaque projection of the maxilla located between the nasal cavity and the nasal septum
anterior nasal spine