Radiography Descriptive Terminology

Descriptive terminology allows the dental hygienist to describe what is evident on a radiograph without implying a diagnosis.

• True

• False

• Only when applicable

A radiograph refers to the actual film exposed. An x-ray refers to the beam of energy, or radiation.

• Both statements are true

• Both statements are false

• The first statement is true and the second statement is false

• The first statement is false and the second statement is true

Define: Radiolucent

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• The portion of a processed radiograph that is dark or black

• The portion of a processed radiograph that is light or white

• The portion of a processed radiograph that is slightly blurry

Dental radiographs are taken for the benefit of the patient/client.

• True - Client centered care

• False - Radiographs are only for the DDS

• False - Radiographs are only for the patient/client chart

Radiographs should be prescribed by the dentist based on:

• The client’s individual needs

• The client's insurance plan

• An FMS is 18 images which should be prescribed for all clients

• The evidence found during an extra-oral exam

Which of the following statements is true:

• Periodontal disease cannot be diagnosed without dental radiographs

• Periodontal disease can be diagnosed without dental radiographs

• Dental radiographs are not needed to diagnose periodontal disease

Dilacerated roots are:

• The abnormal bending or curvature of a root

• Normal bending of a root and crown

• Roots that are only treated by root canal therapy

Root tips or fragments are sometimes left behind following a complicated tooth extraction. They should periodically be reevaluated with the use of dental radiographs.

• Both statements are true

• Both statements are false

• The first statement is false and the second statement is true

Internal resorption is noted:

• before it perforates through to the outside of the boundaries of the tooth, a root canal procedure will stop the process

• after it perforates through to the outside of the boundaries of the tooth, a root canal procedure will stop the process

When labelling mounted radiograph(s), which of the following information needs to be included:

a) client’s full name

b) prescribing dentist’s name

c) date

d) type and number of radiographs

• a) and b)

• a), b), and c)

• a) and c)

• a), b), c) and d)