RAD Quiz 27

A decrease in vertical angulation of no more than 20 degrees is acceptable to record more in the apical region on periapical radiographs for children.

• True

• False

Modeling is a technique in which the child is given the opportunity to observe another patient undergoing a procedure.

• True

• False

Less radiation is required to produce an acceptable image in children than in adults.

• True

• False

It is better to postpone taking radiographs on an unwilling child than cause an unpleasant experience.

• True

• False

Giving the child a job to do, such as listening for the beep sound to be sure the x-ray machine worked, will encourage the patient to be a willing participant in the process.

• True

• False

Each of the following may assist with placement of the image receptor for a child patient except one. Which one is the exception?

• Using a smaller size image receptor

• Placing the image receptor parallel to the long axes of the teeth of interest

Each of the following is an indication to expose radiographs on children except one. Which one is the exception?

• Inspection of open interproximal contacts

• Evaluation of diseases and pathosis

Which of these statements is false?

• Children are at risk for caries that progress more rapidly than in adults.

• Children should receive dental radiographs less frequently than adults.