Say Cheese
(Ch. 41)
(Ch. 41)
Hodgepodge
Week 4 Vocabulary
(Ch. 38-41)
(Ch. 38-41)
Laws, Flaws, & Clean Paws (Ch. 40)
Rad Rays & X-tra Safety (Ch. 38)
100
This radiographic series includes periapical and bitewing images, capturing the entire tooth structure and surrounding bone, as well as upper and lower teeth in occlusion.
What is an FMX (Full mouth survey or series)?
100
Compared to conventional film-based radiography, this modern imaging technique provides immediate viewing, reduces radiation exposure, eliminates chemical processing, and allows for easy digital sharing.
What is digital radiography?
100
Permission granted by a patient after being informed about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a procedure.
What is informed consent?
100
This person is responsible for prescribing x-rays.
Who is the dentist?
100
This dental team member is responsible for capturing diagnostic images, documenting them in the patient's EHR, ensuring radiation safety, and understanding the characteristics of radiation to minimize exposure.
Who is the dental assistant?
200
Proper radiographic technique requires positioning the image receptor parallel to the tooth’s long axis, directing the central ray perpendicularly, and ensuring accurate horizontal and vertical angulation.
What is the paralleling technique?
200
These are irregular ridges or folds of masticatory mucosa. Sometimes hot pizza will burn these! OUCH!
What is the palatal rugae?
200
This term refers to anything that occupies space and takes a shape or form, making up everything from dental materials to the human body.
What is matter?
200
This is completed by a specialized individual to assess the effectiveness of the dental x-ray equipment.
What is annual testing (quality assurance)?
200
Wilhelm Roentgen
300
This aspect of the PID’s positioning is crucial and can be adjusted in horizontal and vertical directions to ensure accurate image capture.
What is Bisecting the Angle?
300
This is the external line at the neck of the tooth where two parts of the tooth meet.
What is the cementoenamel junction?
300
Detail, resolution, definition
Sharpness
300
These images, whether conventional or digital, are considered a legal document, legally owned by the dentist, but patients have the right to reasonable access or copies. Proper documentation of their exposure is crucial, especially in malpractice cases.
What are dental radiographs?
300
No matter the size or appearance, all dental x-ray machines have these three primary components.
What are the tubehead, extension arm, and control panel?
400
This is caused on a radiograph when there is excess vertical angulation
What is foreshortened?
400
Anything that touches mucous membranes but will not touch bone or penetrate soft tissue
What are semi critical items?
400
This part of the bone is found between the teeth
What is crestal bone?
400
This proactive approach involves following policies and procedures to minimize the likelihood of malpractice lawsuits, focusing on informed consent, patient records, confidentiality, and liability issues.
What is risk management?
400
This essential component of the x-ray machine is made of glass, measures about 6 inches long and 1 inch in diameter, and houses both the cathode and anode in a vacuum environment to generate x-rays.
What is the x-ray tube?
500
This radiographic view captures the crowns and interproximal areas of both the maxillary and mandibular teeth, aiding in the detection of interproximal caries and evaluating crestal bone levels.
What is a bitewing view?
500
The cartilaginous projection anterior to the external opening of the ear
What is the tragus?
500
Most penetrating beam produced at the target of the anode
Primary Beam
500
As a legal document, a patient’s dental record must include informed consent, the number and type of radiographs taken, the rationale for exposure, and the diagnostic interpretation.
What are the required components of radiographic documentation?
500
This type of radiation is produced when the primary x-ray beam interacts with matter and can be further deflected in different directions, posing a safety risk.
What is scatter radiation?
600
This is caused on a radiograph when there is insufficient vertical angulation.
What is elongation?
600
This area of the mouth is stippled and resembles the rind of an orange in healthy individuals.
What is the surface of the attached gingiva?
600
The central ray of the x-ray beam must be directed through the contact areas between the teeth
Horizontal Angulation
600
This means that the employer (the dentist) is responsible for the actions of the employee.
What is Respondeat Superior?
600
These structures appear dark or black on a radiograph because they allow x-rays to pass through them, unlike their opposite counterparts, which appear white or light gray.
What are radiolucent structures?
700
Are you a gagger?
What not to ask a patient?
700
This is the area between the cheeks and the teeth or alveolar ridge.
What is the buccal vestibule?
700
Blemish or unintended radiographic image that is not present in the actual structure.
What is an artifact?
700
This national Act requires that anyone who operates x-ray equipment, be properly trained.
What is the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act?
700
Quality, Quantity, and Intensity
What are three characteristics necessary for a good radiograph?