Ch 42

What does the panoramic have that is used to align the patient's teeth accurately?

• A positioning light

• A dental mirror

• A suction device

• A lead apron

For a diagnostically correct panoramic image, which anatomical plane should be parallel to the floor?

• Midsagittal plane

• Frankfort plane

• Coronal plane

• Sagittal plane

The panoramic tubehead houses the filament that produces electrons and target that produces _________.

• X-rays

• Light

• Heat

• Sound

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The digital panoramic unit uses a(n) ______ to produce the image, instead of film.

• sensor

• printer

• scanner

• projector

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A “reverse smile line” that appears on the panoramic radiograph after being exposed, is what type of error?

• Patient positioned too high in the machine

• Patient positioned too low in the machine

• Patient moved during exposure

• Film was placed backwards

Which of the following is used in dentistry primarily for diagnostic lesions and planning implant cases?

• Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)

• Dental Amalgam

• Orthodontic Braces

• Dental Floss

When finding the exact location of the mandibular nerve for an extraction or implant, which type of imaging is considered the most useful?

• MRI

• CT scan

• Panoramic X-ray

• Ultrasound

Which of the following is the best extra oral radiograph to view the entire dentition, sinus cavities, and to detect caries?

• Panoramic radiograph

• Bitewing radiograph

• Periapical radiograph

• Occlusal radiograph

If a patient has on earrings or glasses when exposing them to a panoramic radiograph, what will happen?

• The radiograph will show clear images without any interference.

• The earrings or glasses will create artifacts or shadows on the radiograph.

• The radiograph will not be affected in any way.

• The patient will receive a higher dose of radiation.

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Patients have a huge acceptance for ______ imaging because they do not have to hold uncomfortable film in their mouth.

• Digital

• Analog

• Thermal

• Manual