Dental Radiography Test #1 Review

The dot on the image receptor has no significance when taking bitewing films.

Bisecting and Paralleling are two techniques used for which dental image examination?

Image magnification occurs when which distance is increased?

What size image receptor should you use for a 4 y/o patient?

What would you put in the patients mouth in order to take a x-rays?

If the patient has no clinical signs of disease and no history of dental disease you should still take x-rays

Current fast film only requires 2% of the radiation exposure time of film in the 1920's

You should use cotton rolls to help fill in endentulous spaces when taking dental images to aid with stability.

You should avoid taking dental image retakes at all cost

How many images should be taken with a FMS/CMS?

When properly prescribed the benefits of taking dental images far outweighs the risks.

What is the advantage of digital imaging over traditional methods?

A -10 degree angulation should be used when taking a bitewing image with tabs.

Assigned responsibilities of the dental auxillary include: