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

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

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

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

    • How can you determine if dental x-ray film is fresh and properly stored?

  • Inspect the film for any damage
  • Check the expiration date
  • Check the film for a slight blue tint (correct)
  • Process the film with fresh chemicals

    • 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 a radiolucent lesion with ill-defined or irregular margins?

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

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

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

    What term is used to describe the area between the roots of adjacent teeth?

    <p>Inter-radicular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a well-defined, localized radiopaque lesion on a dental image?

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

    Which term describes a radiopaque lesion that appears as multiple radiopacities that appear to overlap or flow together?

    <p>Multifocal confluent radiopaque pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a granular or pebbled radiopacity that resembles pulverized glass?

    <p>Ground glass appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a radiopaque lesion that exhibits both radiopaque and radiolucent components?

    <p>Mixed lucent-opaque lesion</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 primary role of the dental radiographer in image interpretation?

    <p>To offer an explanation</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, whereas diagnosis refers to the identification of disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is descriptive terminology important in dental imaging?

    <p>To communicate using a common language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device is used to test the strength of the developer solution?

    <p>Step wedge</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>The developer solution must be changed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the clearing test monitor?

    <p>Fixer strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the film does not completely clear after 2 minutes in the fixer solution?

    <p>Reimmerse it in the fixer solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct procedure for checking screen-film contact using the wire mesh test?

    <p>Load the cassette, place the test object, position the PID, expose the cassette, process the film, and view the film.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the wire mesh image seen on the film exhibits varying densities?

    <p>The cassette should be repaired or replaced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if light leaks are seen around the door, through the seams of the walls or ceiling, or through a vent or keyhole in the darkroom?

    <p>Light leaks must be eliminated using weather stripping or black tape before proceeding with film processing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the strength of the developer solution be checked?

    <p>By comparing film densities to a standard.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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