Question 1

Who is responsible for interpreting a patient's radiographs?

Accepted Answer

All members of the oral health care team

Question 2

Clear plastic mounts are preferred over black plastic or gray cardboard mounts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

To optimize viewing of digital radiographs, the computer monitor should be located in an area of bright light.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following would indicate that a film was mounted incorrectly?

Accepted Answer

A)  The radiographs appear in anatomical order. 
B)  The identification dots are not all oriented in the same way. 
C)  The roots are pointing up for the maxilla and down for the mandible. 
D)  The radiographs are firmly secured in the mount. 
A)  The radiographs appear in anatomical order. 
B)  The identification dots are not all oriented in the same way. 
C)  The roots are pointing up for the maxilla and down for the mandible. 
D)  The radiographs are firmly secured in the mount.

Question 5

Which of these statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Once exposed and processed, heat can no longer affect dental film. 
B)  Misplaced radiographs can result in risk-management problems. 
C)  Radiographs should be retained indefinitely. 
D)  Radiographs should be handled with care to avoid smudging or scratching. 
A)  Once exposed and processed, heat can no longer affect dental film. 
B)  Misplaced radiographs can result in risk-management problems. 
C)  Radiographs should be retained indefinitely. 
D)  Radiographs should be handled with care to avoid smudging or scratching.

Question 6

Which of these statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The lingual method of film mounting is recommended by the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. 
B)  With the labial method of film mounting, the radiographs are mounted so that the embossed dot is convex. 
C)  With the lingual method of film mounting, the radiographs are mounted so that the embossed dot is concave. 
D)  With the labial method of film mounting, the viewer's right is the patient's left. 
A)  The lingual method of film mounting is recommended by the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. 
B)  With the labial method of film mounting, the radiographs are mounted so that the embossed dot is convex. 
C)  With the lingual method of film mounting, the radiographs are mounted so that the embossed dot is concave. 
D)  With the labial method of film mounting, the viewer's right is the patient's left.

Question 7

The lingual method of mounting radiographs positions the embossed dot convex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How long should dental radiographs be retained?

Accepted Answer

Indefinitely. Radiog

Question 9

Mandibular molars generally have two divergent roots that are distinctly observed radiographically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When a film packet is positioned correctly in the oral cavity, the embossed identification dot will automatically be oriented so that the convexity or concavity may be used to identify the patient's left and right sides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which method of film mounting is no longer recommended?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which method of film mounting is no...

Question 12

From the following, select the correct generalization that aids in mounting radiographs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Posterior films are oriented to give a slight "smile" appearance. 
B)  The presence of a third root on mandibular molars makes it difficult to view bone in the furcation area. 
C)  Roots and crowns of mandibular anterior teeth are larger and longer than those of the maxilla. 
D)  Large, radiolucent areas denoting the nasal fossa or sinus indicate that the image is of the mandibular arch. 
A)  Posterior films are oriented to give a slight "smile" appearance. 
B)  The presence of a third root on mandibular molars makes it difficult to view bone in the furcation area. 
C)  Roots and crowns of mandibular anterior teeth are larger and longer than those of the maxilla. 
D)  Large, radiolucent areas denoting the nasal fossa or sinus indicate that the image is of the mandibular arch.

Question 13

Which of these statements regarding viewing equipment is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  A magnifying glass may be used to aid the viewer. 
B)  Clear plastic film mounts help reduce glare and enhance the detail of the images. 
C)  Subdued room lighting is best for viewing radiographs. 
D)  Viewbox lighting must be of uniform intensity and evenly diffused. 
A)  A magnifying glass may be used to aid the viewer. 
B)  Clear plastic film mounts help reduce glare and enhance the detail of the images. 
C)  Subdued room lighting is best for viewing radiographs. 
D)  Viewbox lighting must be of uniform intensity and evenly diffused.

Question 14

Maxillary molars generally have how many roots?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Maxillary molars generally have how many roots?...

Question 15

Clues that assist the radiographer in the mounting process include using the size and orientation of the film packet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The lingual method of film mounting is the preferred method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding film mounting methods is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  With the labial method, the embossed dot is concave. 
B)  With the lingual method, the embossed dot is convex. 
C)  With the lingual method, the viewer is reading the radiographs as if facing the patient. 
D)  With the labial method, the viewer is reading the radiographs as if facing the patient. 
A)  With the labial method, the embossed dot is concave. 
B)  With the lingual method, the embossed dot is convex. 
C)  With the lingual method, the viewer is reading the radiographs as if facing the patient. 
D)  With the labial method, the viewer is reading the radiographs as if facing the patient.

Question 18

Black opaque or cardboard film mounts are preferred because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  are less expensive and more readily available from the manufacturer. 
B)  are more common and therefore easily shared with other practices. 
C)  make placing films in the windows easier. 
D)  block extraneous light to aid in interpretion. 
A)  are less expensive and more readily available from the manufacturer. 
B)  are more common and therefore easily shared with other practices. 
C)  make placing films in the windows easier. 
D)  block extraneous light to aid in interpretion.

Question 19

Which of the following statements regarding film mounting is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anterior periapical radiographs are placed in the oral cavity with the long dimension of the film packet positioned horizontally. 
B)  Size #1 film is usually used to radiograph the anterior regions. 
C)  Size #4 film is usually used to radiograph the posterior regions. 
D)  Posterior periapical radiographs are placed in the oral cavity with the long dimension of the film packet positioned vertically. 
A)  Anterior periapical radiographs are placed in the oral cavity with the long dimension of the film packet positioned horizontally. 
B)  Size #1 film is usually used to radiograph the anterior regions. 
C)  Size #4 film is usually used to radiograph the posterior regions. 
D)  Posterior periapical radiographs are placed in the oral cavity with the long dimension of the film packet positioned vertically.

Question 20

Each of the following is an advantage of film mounting EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aids viewing and interpretion 
B)  Prevents unnecessary retakes 
C)  Facilitates storage of radiographs 
D)  Provides meaningful patient education 
A)  Aids viewing and interpretion 
B)  Prevents unnecessary retakes 
C)  Facilitates storage of radiographs 
D)  Provides meaningful patient education

Exam 21: Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy Intraoral Radiographs

Who is responsible for interpreting a patient's radiographs?

Clear plastic mounts are preferred over black plastic or gray cardboard mounts.

To optimize viewing of digital radiographs, the computer monitor should be located in an area of bright light.

Which of the following would indicate that a film was mounted incorrectly?

Which of these statements is FALSE?

Which of these statements is FALSE?

The lingual method of mounting radiographs positions the embossed dot convex.

How long should dental radiographs be retained?

Mandibular molars generally have two divergent roots that are distinctly observed radiographically.

When a film packet is positioned correctly in the oral cavity, the embossed identification dot will automatically be oriented so that the convexity or concavity may be used to identify the patient's left and right sides.

Which method of film mounting is no longer recommended?

From the following, select the correct generalization that aids in mounting radiographs.

Which of these statements regarding viewing equipment is FALSE?

Maxillary molars generally have how many roots?

Clues that assist the radiographer in the mounting process include using the size and orientation of the film packet.

The lingual method of film mounting is the preferred method.

Which of the following statements regarding film mounting methods is correct?

Black opaque or cardboard film mounts are preferred because they:

Which of the following statements regarding film mounting is correct?

Each of the following is an advantage of film mounting EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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The Use of Radiographs in the Evaluation of Periodontal Diseases

Describing Radiographic Anomalies, Lesions, and Opportunistic Screening

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