FINAL EXAM REVIEW FOR NDEB
interpretation - CORRECT ANSWER-an explanation of what is
viewed on a dental radiograph; the ability to read what is
revealed by a dental radiograph
diagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER-identification of a disease by
examination or analysis
prognosis - CORRECT ANSWER-a pre...
interpretation - CORRECT ANSWER-an explanation of what is
viewed on a dental radiograph; the ability to read what is
revealed by a dental radiograph
diagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER-identification of a disease by
examination or analysis
prognosis - CORRECT ANSWER-a prediction of the course of
a disease
iatrogenic - CORRECT ANSWER-caused by the effects of
treatment
external resorption - CORRECT ANSWER-a regressive
alteration of tooth structure that occurs along the periphery of
the root surface
i.e. - ortho
internal resorption - CORRECT ANSWER-a regressive
alteration of tooth structure that occurs within the crown or root
of a tooth; appears as a radiolucency
i.e. - tooth will be pink; unknown origin
condensing osteitis - CORRECT ANSWER-a well-defined
radiopacity seen below the apex of a nonvital tooth that has a
, history of a long-standing pulpitis, a large restoration; most
common radiopacity
does not appear to be attached to the tooth
no treatment needed
also called chronic focal sclerosing osteomyelitis
calculus - CORRECT ANSWER-mineralized biofilm;
predisposing factor for periodontitis
sclerotic bone - CORRECT ANSWER-well-defined radiopacity
seen below the apices of vital, noncarious teeth; also known as
osteosclerosis or idiopathic periapical osteosclerosis
hypercementosis - CORRECT ANSWER-the excess deposition
of cementum on the root surfaces of teeth; appears radiopaque
sialolith - CORRECT ANSWER-a stone formed in the salivary
gland; an example of a soft tissue opacity
pulpal sclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER-a diffuse calcification of
the pulp chamber and pulp canals of teeth that results in a pulp
cavity of decreased size; appears radiopaque
pulpitis - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammation of the pulp
pulpal obliteration - CORRECT ANSWER-total calcification of
the pulp cavity; caused by formation of secondary dentin;
appears radiopaque
pulp stones - CORRECT ANSWER-calcifications found in the
pulp chamber or pulp canals of teeth; appear radiopaque
acute radiolucent lesions - CORRECT ANSWER-result of
granuloma or acute pulpitis; non vital tooth that is extruded;
painful, sensitive to percussion, heat, & pressure; tx is ET/
extraction
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