Chapter 29 Study Guide - Answer Key

Front

The fundamental principle of panoramic radiography is based on the principle of tomography.

Back

True

Front

One of the advantages of digital radiography is the ability to alter brightness/contrast.

Back

True

Front

Some panoramic radiography machines require the patient to stand during the panoramic exposure.

Back

True

Front

The use of an intensifying screen in the panoramic cassette intensifies the patient's x-exposure to radiation.

Back

False

Front

Extraoral radiographs are primarily used by the dentist to examine very small areas on the skull.

Back

False

Front

Storage phosphor imaging is a type of direct digital imaging.

Back

False

Front

A three-dimensional radiograph shows the patient's mouth, face, jaw, and surrounding structures.

Back

True

Front

Digital radiography allows the dentist to display an intraoral radiograph on a computer screen without exposing and processing dental film.

Back

True

Front

In digital radiography, x-rays strike the film and then the information is recorded on the film.

Back

False

Front

When taking panoramic extraoral radiographs, the patient's Frankfort plane must be positioned parallel to the floor.

Back

True