RHS Exam with Verified Solutions Grade A+

Periapical - radiographic image showing the crown, root tip, & surrounding structures Periapical radiographs used to detect: - any abnormalities of the root structure & surrounding bone structure Bitewing radiograph - image view showing the crowns of both arches on one film Bitewing radiographs used to detect: - or monitor interproximal caries if the proximal surfaces of the teeth cannot be visually tactilely examined Full mouth series radiograph - is composed of a series of individual images, including a combination of bitewing & periapical Purpose of full mouth series: - as a baseline on the health of your mouth Occlusal radiograph - image that shows large areas of the maxilla or mandible Occlusal radiograph purpose: - help track the development & placement of a section or entire arch of teeth in the upper or lower jaw Panoramic radiograph - provides full view of the upper & lower jaw Panoramic radiograph purpose - allows us view your head, neck, & jaw, & how they work together as a whole Cephalometric radiograph - extraoral radiograph of the bones & tissues of the head Cephalometric radiograph purpose - enables the dentist to capture a complete radiographic image of the side of the face CBCT (cone beam computed tomography) - three dimensional digital imaging method that uses a cone-shaped beam of radiation that rotates around the patient CBCT (cone beam computed tomography) purpose - allows accurate, three dimensional (3D) imaging of hard tissue structures Radiolucent - - portion of an image that is dark or black; - The passage of x-rays w/relatively little attenuation by absorption Radiopaque - - portion of an image that appears light or white - Strongly inhibiting the passage of x-rays Phosphor plates are processed by using: - laser beam technology Most bilateral findings in images are considered: - normal anatomic landmarks