RAD Chapter 18

Which of the following images is used to evaluate the crown, roots, and supporting bone of a tooth?

• Periapical

• Interproximal

Bisecting and paralleling are two methods used for obtaining which of the following dental images?

• Periapical examination

• Cephalometric

Which of the following is an extraoral image?

• Maxillary lateral occlusal projection

• Maxillary pediatric occlusal projection

The bite-wing receptor is used for the

• occlusal technique.

• interproximal examination.

CMS stands for

• complete mouth restorative series.

• complete mouth series.

The CMS is defined as a series of intraoral dental images that shows all the

• dentulous or edentulous tooth-bearing areas of the upper and lower jaws.

• dentulous tooth-bearing areas of the upper and lower jaws that can be verified clinically.

How many dental images would you take on your patient if you were taking a CMS?

• 14 to 20

• 19 to 21

Periapical images must show the entire crowns and roots of the teeth being examined as well as ____ to ____ mm beyond the root apices.

• 1.0; 2.0

• 2.0; 3.0

When are bite-wings and periapical images prescribed?

• According to a set schedule

• As needed, based on the patient’s individual needs

Which of the following is used for an interproximal evaluation?

• Periapical image

• Bite-wing image