NOCTI Review

When the xray tube rotates around the patient's head in one direction and the film rotates in the opposite direction, this procedure is known as...

• occlusal film

• panoramic radiology

• bitewing

• intraoral procedure

The extraoral radiographic projection that demonstrates the bones of the face and the skull as well as the soft tissue profiles of the face is a/an ___________ xray

• cephalometric

• topographic

• panoramic

• occlusal

A panoramic xray utilizes ________________ film.

• periapical

• screened

• occlusal

• non-screened

Which of the following appears most radiopaque on the processed radiograph

• enamel

• composite restoration

• dentin

• amalgam restoration

Which of the following appears most radiolucent on the processed radiograph

• bone

• enamel

• pulp

• dentin

Interproximal caries can be best seen on a _________________ film

• panoramic

• occlusal

• cephalometric

• bitewing

The use of an intraoral camera is a good way to...

• demonstrate toothbrushing

• show the patient a cracked posterior tooth

• produce an xray image

• provide for office security

The best visual aid for chairside patient consultation is....

• panoramic camera

• cephalometric camera

• computerized radiograph

• intraoral camera

An image from intraoral camera can be used to

• Substantiate an insurance claim

• Capture a patient's profile

• Show interproximal caries

• Detect impacted third molars

The term, unite of time, typically refers to

• 10-15 minutes

• 20-25 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 45-60 minutes