Teeth Numbers
How many sextants ?
6
How many tooth surfaces are there?
8
What are X-rays?
X-ray is electromagnetic radiation
incorrect film placement can cause
Apial Cut off
What is mixed dentition?
Occurs within the age of 6-12 years old
What are anterior teeth
Incisors & canines
the buccal is posterior or anterior
Posterior
Who discovered X-rays?
Wilhelm Konrad Röntgen.
Miscellaneous errors
film bending
how many quadrants are there?
4
posterior teeth
Premolars and molars
incisal surfaces
anterior teeth
What is a emulsion layer?
layer that produces the latent image.
Lightning errors in radiology
light leaks and fogged film
how many dental arches ?
2
4 types of teeth
Incisors ,Canines,Premolars,Molars
Names of the tooth numbering system
Universal/National Numbering system
what film sizes do children use ?
size 0 or 1
Elongation or lengthening of the teeth and surrounding structures results from
underangulation of the x-ray beam
is a medical form required before a exam
Yes!
Canine Teeth also known as
Cuspids
when did the universal/national numbering system get approved
By the ADA in 1968
what size films are used on adults ?
size 1 or 2
What is the appearance of the most common dental imaging technique error?
chin tilted too far down
Can we release peoples HIPPA information to others ?
No we can not its against the law