WorksheetsRadiography Descriptive Terminology
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
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
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)
Define: Radiopaque
The portion of a processed radiograph that appears light or white
That portion of a processed radiograph that appears dark
CORTICATED BORDERS are thin and well-demarcated radiopaque rim of bone at the periphery
True
False
NONCORTICATED BORDERS are fuzzy and ill-defined (irregular) without a thin radiopaque rim of bone at the periphery
True
False
UNILOCULAR RADIOLUCENT LESIONS: The lesion exhibits a thin, well-demarcated radiopaque rim of bone at the periphery. Usually indicative of a benign, slow-growing process
Both statements are true
Both statements are false
The first statement is true and the second statement is false
MULTILOCULAR RADIOLUCENT LESIONS: Possess multiple radiolucent compartments. The are usually larger than a unilocular lesion.
both statements are true
the first statement is false and the second statement is true
the first statement is true and the second statement is false
MULTILOCULAR RADIOLUCENT LESIONS are also known as:
Soap bubbles
Fun bubbles
Soup bubbles
Moth eaten pattern is:
a irregular, ill-defined radiolucent borders as well with mixed ill-defined radiopaque pattern areas a; may represent a malignant condition
a regular well-defined radiolucent borders as well with mixed well-defined radiopaque pattern areas a; may represent a malignant condition
It is important to describe the location of a lesion for communication and documentation purposes.
True
False
Mostly false
Which of the following is referring to a lesion located around the apex of a tooth?
Periapical
Inter-radicular
Edentulous
Pericoronal
Which of the following is referring to a lesion located between the roots of adjacent teeth?
Periapical
Inter-radicular
Edentulous
Pericoronal
Which of the following is referring to a radiolucent lesion located around the crown of an impacted tooth?
Periapical
Inter-radicular
Edentulous zone
Pericoronal
Alveolar bone loss is the loss of bone in the maxilla or mandible that surrounds and supports the teeth. Radiographically it appears radiolucent. It is evident in periodontal as well as systemic disease.
True
False
Half true - ONLY occurs in the mandible
