Tooth Numbers
These are the central incisors for the maxillary arch
What is tooth #8 and #9
What is bone
High energy electromagnetic wave that pass through solid matter
What is x-ray
Sensors used to capture image
What is digital film
What is alginate
These are the 3rd molars on the maxillary and mandibular arch
What is #1, #16, #17, #32
This is part of the tooth that protrudes through the gingiva and is visible
What is crown
Measurement used for effective dose of radiation
What is millisievert (mSv)
Taken to see tooth from the crown to the apex
What is periapical
This landmark is between the maxillary central incisors
What is incisive foramen
These are the canines on the mandibular arch
What are #22 and #27
The outer layer covering the crown of the tooth, hardest material in the body
What is Enamel
This measures the amount of occupational exposure
What is dosimeter
The most common size digital sensor
What is #2 (Adult Size)
This landmark is between the mandibular central incisors
What is lingual foramen
These are the premolars on the maxillary arch
What is #4, #5, #12 and #13
Tapered end of each root tip where the nerve exits
What is apex
Safety program that was established to protect professionals who utilize ionizing radiation by limiting their exposure
What is ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)
Mainly used in orthodontic offices to improve patient’s profile
What is cephalometric
White spots on teeth from too much fluoride
What is fluorosis
These are the lateral incisors on the mandibular arch
What is #23 and #26
Group of hairlike ligaments between bone and root that serves as a shock absorber
What is periodontal ligament
Radiation exposure can be minimized by utilizing what three
What is time, distance and shielding
An intraoral technique that is only used as an alternative method in special circumstances, i.e small mouth
What is bisecting technique
Name the four steps for takin impressions
What is 1)Select Correct Tray 2)Prepare/Mix powder 3)Load Tray 4)Insert Tray