Dental Image Interpretation Quiz
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Which organization recommends a number of annual tests for dental x-ray machines?

  • American Association of Endodontists (AAE)
  • American Dental Association (ADA)
  • American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR) (correct)
  • American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA)

    • What is the purpose of quality assurance in the dental office?

  • To ensure the production of high-quality diagnostic images (correct)
  • To monitor dental x-ray machines
  • To calibrate dental x-ray equipment
  • To process unexposed film

    • What should be done if the processed dental x-ray film appears fogged?

  • Use the film for diagnostic purposes
  • Test the film for freshness
  • Store the film properly
  • Dispose of the film immediately (correct)

    • Which term is used to describe the appearance of a radiolucent lesion that exhibits one compartment?

    <p>Unilocular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the appearance of a radiolucent lesion with ill-defined or irregular margins?

    <p>Irregular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to the area around the apex of a tooth?

    <p>Periapical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to loss of maxillary or mandibular bone that surrounds and supports the teeth?

    <p>Alveolar bone loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which systemic illnesses can cause alveolar bone loss?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a radiopaque lesion located in soft tissue called?

    <p>Soft tissue opacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a well-defined, localized radiopaque lesion called?

    <p>Focal opacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a ground glass appearance of bone resemble?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct procedure for checking screen-film contact?

    <p>Place a wire mesh test object on top of the loaded cassette and expose it using 10 mA, 70 kV, and 0.25 seconds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can light leaks in the darkroom be eliminated?

    <p>Using weather stripping or black tape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Safe Light Test (Coin Test)?

    <p>To check the strength of the developer solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the densities seen on the daily radiographs appear darker than those seen on the reference radiograph?

    <p>Check the processing solutions and dryer temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device is used to test film densities in dental radiographs?

    <p>Step wedge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the clearing test in film processing?

    <p>To test fixer strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the density seen on the daily radiograph differs from that on the standard radiograph by more than two steps on the step wedge?

    <p>Change the developer solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a processed film shows an image of the coin and a fogged background?

    <p>Change the safelight filter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dental professional is responsible for establishing a diagnosis?

    <p>Dentist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between interpretation and diagnosis in dentistry?

    <p>Interpretation refers to an explanation of what is viewed on a dental image, while diagnosis refers to the identification of disease by examination or analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can render a diagnosis in dentistry?

    <p>Dentist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of descriptive terminology in dental imaging?

    <p>To communicate and document what is observed on dental images</p> Signup and view all the answers

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