Question 1

Which of these statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Negative angulation directs the central ray upward toward the ceiling. 
B)  Accurate vertical angulation is more important to the paralleling than the bisecting technique. 
C)  0˚ vertical angulation directs the PID parallel to the floor. 
D)  Vertical angulation refers to directing the PID up and down. 
A)  Negative angulation directs the central ray upward toward the ceiling. 
B)  Accurate vertical angulation is more important to the paralleling than the bisecting technique. 
C)  0˚ vertical angulation directs the PID parallel to the floor. 
D)  Vertical angulation refers to directing the PID up and down.

Question 2

What will assist the radiographer with directing the x-ray beam at the correct angle?

Accepted Answer

Neither the bisecting nor the parallelin

Question 3

Which of these statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bitewing radiographs record the apices of teeth and surrounding bone. 
B)  Bitewing radiographs record the coronal portions of teeth and alveolar crests of both arches. 
C)  Periapical radiographs may be taken using the bisecting or paralleling technique. 
D)  Occlusal radiographs record the maxillary or mandibular arch (or a portion thereof) on a single image receptor. 
A)  Bitewing radiographs record the apices of teeth and surrounding bone. 
B)  Bitewing radiographs record the coronal portions of teeth and alveolar crests of both arches. 
C)  Periapical radiographs may be taken using the bisecting or paralleling technique. 
D)  Occlusal radiographs record the maxillary or mandibular arch (or a portion thereof) on a single image receptor.

Question 4

Why is the paralleling technique the technique of choice over the bisecting technique for intraoral radiographs?

Accepted Answer

An image r

Question 5

While the use of a size #2 image receptor for anterior periapical radiographs is acceptable, the narrower size #1 image receptor may fit this area better.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The identification dot on an intraoral radiograph film is used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide a comparative reference to pathology. 
B)  identify buccal and lingual surfaces of the teeth. 
C)  distinguish occlusal or incisal edges from apices. 
D)  distinguish between the patient's right and left sides. 
A)  provide a comparative reference to pathology. 
B)  identify buccal and lingual surfaces of the teeth. 
C)  distinguish occlusal or incisal edges from apices. 
D)  distinguish between the patient's right and left sides.

Question 7

Periapical image receptors for exposure of posterior areas are placed with the long dimension vertically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An image receptor holding device should be used to position intraoral radiographs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of these statements is FALSE?

What will assist the radiographer with directing the x-ray beam at the correct angle?

Which of these statements is FALSE?

Why is the paralleling technique the technique of choice over the bisecting technique for intraoral radiographs?

While the use of a size #2 image receptor for anterior periapical radiographs is acceptable, the narrower size #1 image receptor may fit this area better.

The identification dot on an intraoral radiograph film is used to:

Periapical image receptors for exposure of posterior areas are placed with the long dimension vertically.

An image receptor holding device should be used to position intraoral radiographs.

Dental Radiography: Historical Perspective and Future Trends

Characteristics and Measurement of Radiation

The Dental X-Ray Machine: Components and Function

Factors Affecting Radiographic Quality

Effects of Radiation Exposure

Radiation Protection

Dental X-Ray Film and Processing Methods

Digital Radiography and Image Acquisition

Infection Control

Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

Patient Relations and Education

Introduction to Radiographic Examinations

The Periapical Examinationbisecting Technique

The Bitewing Examination

The Occlusal Examination

The Panoramic Examination

Identifying and Correcting Undiagnostic Radiographs

Quality Control and Environmental Safety in Dental Radiography

Image Orientation and Introduction to Interpretation

Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy Intraoral Radiographs

Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy Panoramic Radiographs

Radiographic Appearance of Dental Materials and Foreign Objects

The Use of Radiographs in the Detection of Dental Caries

The Use of Radiographs in the Evaluation of Periodontal Diseases

Describing Radiographic Anomalies, Lesions, and Opportunistic Screening

Pediatric Radiographic Techniques

Radiographic Techniques for Patients With Special Needs

Radiographic Techniques for Specific Oral Conditions

Radiographic Techniques

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Exam 13: The Periapical Examinationparalleling Technique

Which of these statements is FALSE?

What will assist the radiographer with directing the x-ray beam at the correct angle?

Which of these statements is FALSE?

Why is the paralleling technique the technique of choice over the bisecting technique for intraoral radiographs?

While the use of a size #2 image receptor for anterior periapical radiographs is acceptable, the narrower size #1 image receptor may fit this area better.

The identification dot on an intraoral radiograph film is used to:

Periapical image receptors for exposure of posterior areas are placed with the long dimension vertically.

An image receptor holding device should be used to position intraoral radiographs.

Dental Radiography: Historical Perspective and Future Trends

Characteristics and Measurement of Radiation

The Dental X-Ray Machine: Components and Function

Factors Affecting Radiographic Quality

Effects of Radiation Exposure

Radiation Protection

Dental X-Ray Film and Processing Methods

Digital Radiography and Image Acquisition

Infection Control

Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

Patient Relations and Education

Introduction to Radiographic Examinations

The Periapical Examinationbisecting Technique

The Bitewing Examination

The Occlusal Examination

The Panoramic Examination

Identifying and Correcting Undiagnostic Radiographs

Quality Control and Environmental Safety in Dental Radiography

Image Orientation and Introduction to Interpretation

Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy Intraoral Radiographs

Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy Panoramic Radiographs

Radiographic Appearance of Dental Materials and Foreign Objects

The Use of Radiographs in the Detection of Dental Caries

The Use of Radiographs in the Evaluation of Periodontal Diseases

Describing Radiographic Anomalies, Lesions, and Opportunistic Screening

Pediatric Radiographic Techniques

Radiographic Techniques for Patients With Special Needs

Radiographic Techniques for Specific Oral Conditions

Radiographic Techniques

Filters