DH 1401 Ch. 18 Dental examination Quiz

What is the purpose of intraoral imaging examinations?

• To examine large areas of the maxilla or mandible

• To inspect teeth and intraoral adjacent structures

• To examine the crowns of both maxillary and mandibular teeth

• To examine the entire tooth (from crown to root) and supporting bone

Which type of imaging receptor is used for periapical examination?

• Bite-wing receptor

• Occlusal receptor

• Periapical receptor

• Panoramic receptor

What is the technique used for interproximal examination?

• Paralleling and bisecting

• Occlusal technique

• Bite-wing technique

• Panoramic technique

What does CMS stand for in dental imaging?

• Complete Mouth Series

• Complete Maxillary Series

• Complete Mandibular Series

• Complete Molar Series

What are the general diagnostic criteria for intraoral images?

• Optimum density, contrast, definition, and detail

• Open contacts in bite-wing images

• Showing all tooth-bearing areas in CMS

• All of the above

Which type of imaging examination inspects large areas of the skull or jaws?

• Panoramic image

• Lateral jaw

• Lateral cephalometric

• Posteroanterior

Who makes decisions about the number, type, and frequency of dental images?

• Dental radiographer

• Dental assistant

• Dental hygienist

• Dentist

When is a complete mouth series (CMS) warranted for a new patient?

• When the patient has a history of extensive dental treatment

• When the patient presents with clinical evidence of generalized dental disease

• When the patient is a child

• When the patient has no dental issues

What is the purpose of prescribing dental images?

• To determine the patient's age

• To identify the patient's dental insurance

• To assess the patient's oral hygiene

• To meet the individual needs of the patient

What is the purpose of prescribing dental images?

• To determine the patient's age

• To identify the patient's dental insurance

• To assess the patient's oral hygiene

• To meet the individual needs of the patient