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When using#1 film sensor for anterior images using paralleling technique_maxillary and _mandibular images are exposed
four; three
five; four
three; four
six; four
2
When taking radiographs using film, the white side of the film is always placed:
right next to the teeth being radiographed.
away from the teeth.
either away from or toward the teeth; it does not matter
toward the teeth.
3
The bitewing view shows the:
hamular notch distal to the maxillary third molar.
whole tooth crown to apex and surrounding bone.
crowns and interproximal areas of the maxillary and mandibular teeth.
mandibular canal.
4
When mounting radiographs, it is important to:
disinfect the radiographs with a surface disinfectant using spray wipe tech
wear nitrile gloves.
work under the safelight in the darkroom
label the mount with the patient’s name and date before mounting the films
5
paralleling technique the central ray of the x-ray beam must b _to the film sensor& long axis of the tooth
interproximal
parallel
intersecting
perpendicular
6
What size of dental film is used for imaging the anterior region of the mouth with the paralleling technique
#4
#2
#1
#3
7
The major difference between the paralleling technique and the bisecting technique is image receptor:
sensitivity
size
type
placement
8
The exposure sequence for the posterior teeth should begin with the _____ right _____ view.
maxillary; premolar
mandibular; premolar
mandibular; molar
maxillary; molar
9
Angulation of the PID is critical to ensure the central ray is perpendicular to bisector line in which techniques
Long-cone
Periapical
Paralleling
Bisecting
10
The film sensor is placed away from the teeth being exposed, more toward the middle of the mouth.
True
False
11
An intraoral full-mouth survey on an adult consists of _____ images
4 to 6
18 to 20
2 to 4
10 to 12
12
The molar bitewing image should be centered over the:
first molar.
second premolar.
second molar.
third molar.
13
A radiographic mount should always be labeled with the:
patient’s name.
patient’s name and the date the images were exposed.
patient’s name and the date the images were processed.
operator’s name.
14
Radiographic images on an edentulous patient might be required for the detection of:
defective margins on crowns.
retained root tips, impacted teeth, and lesions.
interproximal caries.
a periapical abscess.
15
periapical view show tooth frm occlusal surface/incisal edge to about ___mm beyond the apex to show the periapical bone
0 to 1
2 to 3
1 to 2
3 to 4
16
the film sensor must be placed directly against the teeth being exposed.
False
True
17
To correct an elongated image on an x-ray view, the vertical angulation needs to be:
lowered
increased
flattened
decreased
18
If central ray of the xray beam isnt centered on the film sensor a partial image will result on the film sensor which is
herringbone image.
blurred image.
cone cut.
elongated image.
19
In adults, a size #___ intraoral film is used for the occlusal technique.
2
0
1
4
20
The identification dot on the film is always placed in the slot of the film holder.
False
True
21
The correct sequence for creation of dental radiographic images is:
exposure, image receptor placement, processing.
processing, image receptor placement, exposure.
image receptor placement, processing, exposure
image receptor placement, exposure, processing.
22
One technique for the management of the patient with an uncontrollable gag reflex is to:
use extraoral images.
position the film sensor slowly.
place the image receptor for posterior images prior to anterior images.
slide sensor along the soft palate to minimize eliciting the gag reflex
23
The horizontal bitewing view is used for detecting:
devital abscessed teeth.
bone loss associated with advanced periodontal disease.
interproximal caries.
unerupted third molar teeth.
24
size #2 film sensor is used anterior films r in the _position&the posterior films/sensors are in the _position
vertical; vertical
horizontal; vertical
vertical; horizontal
horizontal; horizontal
25
When using a #2 film sensor for anterior views using the paralleling technique, the number of anterior images taken is:
four
six
seven
eight
26
For the patient with a hypersensitive gag reflex, the teeth that should be exposed last are:
mandibular anteriors.
mandibular molars.
maxillary molars.
maxillary premolars.
27
The American Dental Association recommends that films be mounted:
with the concave portion of the dot facing up.
as if the viewer is standing on the patient’s tongue.
so the patient’s left side is on the viewer’s left side.
according to the labial mounting method.
28
The number of x-ray views that makes a patient’s full-mouth series depends on the:
history of interproximal caries.
frequency of the insurance benefit.
presence of active periodontitis.
number of teeth present in the patient’s mouth.
29
When taking periapical x-rays, the patient’s head is _____ for maxillary films and _____ for the mandibular arch.
tilted back slightly; upright
upright; tilted back slightly
tilted back slightly; tilted back slightly
upright; upright
30
An intraoral full-mouth survey contains:
neither periapical nor bitewing images.
periapical images but not bitewing images.
bitewing images but not periapical images
both periapical and bitewing images.
31
What is the usual number of posterior film sensor images taken in the parallel technique?
6
2
8
4
32
Insufficient vertical angulation can result in an image that is:
distorted
horizontally overlapped.
foreshortened
elongated
33
The number of bitewing films needed is based on the curvature of the arch and the:
number of teeth present in the posterior areas.
number of periapical images taken.
age of the patient.
size of the patient’s mouth.
34
Horizontal angulation is:
the side-to-side angulation.
correct when the central ray is parallel to the curvature of the arch
determined by the Stabe bite-block.
different when using the paralleling and bisecting techniques
35
An anterior set of images includes:
incisors and molars.
canines and premolars.
premolars and molars.
canines and incisors.
36
The dental assistant exposing a periapical film sensor using the paralleling technique should always start with the:
upper teeth.
lower teeth.
anterior teeth.
molars
37
The film sensor is placed in the mouth parallel to the crowns of both the maxillary and the mandibular teeth.
True
False
38
Which technique can be used in situations such as a small mouth, shallow palate, or the presence of tori
Bisecting technique
Long-cone technique
Paralleling technique
Bitewing technique
39
alignment of xray beam in horizontal&vertical planes formed by the long axis of teeth&film sensor placement is
interproximal
angulation
perpendicular
paralleling
40
To minimize image distortion, the:
film must be positioned perpendicular to the long axis of the tooth.
central ray of the x-ray beam must be directed parallel to the film.
central ray of xray beam must b directed parallel to long axis of tooth
film must be positioned parallel to the long axis of the tooth.
41
One reason the bisecting technique is used is:
this technique provides the most accurate image.
when patients have small mouths or low palatal vaults.
allows the least amount of radiation to be used to produce a quality image
recommended by the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
42
Occlusal radiographs can be used for:
detecting decay.
locating retained roots of extracted teeth
checking for infections at the apex of the teeth.
checking bone levels between the teeth
43
When taking a premolar bitewing image, the anterior edge of the film sensor should be placed:
on the mesial surface of the second premolar.
in the middle of the first premolar
on the distal half of the canine
on the distal half of the lateral incisor
44
Incorrect horizontal angulation of the PID results in:
overlapped contact areas.
elongation
foreshortening
blurred images.
45
When using an x-ray sensor, it is important to always:
place the sensor parallel to the incisal or occlusal edge of the teeth.
place cotton roll between the sensor&teeth being xrayed to protect sensor
make sure the sensor is against the teeth being radiographed.
use the bisecting technique.
46
The bisecting-angle instrument (BAI) uses _____ to determine the correct PID angulation.
dental dams
bite-blocks
aiming rings
indicator arms