Dental radiology exam quizlet

  • How many radiographs are needed for a complete mouth exam?

    A full set usually consists of 14-20 individual X-rays and is generally recommended during the first visit with a new dentist to aid in proper diagnosis and treatment planning.
    A panorex is a full-mouth X-ray that is taken without ever putting an X-ray film into your mouth..

  • Why is radiographic examination important in dentistry?

    Dental radiographs can alert your dentist to changes in your hard and soft tissues.
    In chil- dren, radiographs allow the dentist to see how their teeth and jawbones are developing.
    Like medical radiographs, dental radiographs allow your dentist to evaluate any injuries to your face and mouth..

  • Intraoral X-rays are the most common type of dental X-ray taken.
    These X-rays provide a lot of detail and allow your dentist to find cavities, check the health of the tooth root and bone surrounding the tooth, check the status of developing teeth, and monitor the general health of your teeth and jawbone.
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What is a radiographic film?

Radiographic film that show the interproximal areas, crowns of the maxillary and mandibular teeth on the same film

Central portion of the primary beam of radiation

Component affixed to the tube head that helps align the patient and film when positioning film


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