Dental Radiographic Interpretation Quiz and Flashcards

Which type of dental restoration appears completely radiopaque on a dental image?

What does the term 'radiolucent' mean in relation to dental images?

Why is it important for the dental professional to interpret dental images while the patient is present?

Which material used in endodontic therapy appears radiopaque and similar in density to base materials?

What is the typical base material of a complete denture composed of?

Which material used in removable partial dentures appears radiopaque and is usually seen with wrought-metal clasps?

What appears as thin radiopaque lines and is used in oral surgery to stabilize fractures of the maxilla and the mandible?

Which type of restoration appears completely radiopaque and exhibits a smooth marginal outline?

What is the main purpose of a base material in a cavity preparation?

What is an amalgam overhang?

What is the appearance of a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown on a dental image?

Dental Imaging and Materials

A dental restoration that appears completely radiopaque on a dental image is a gold inlay.
Radiolucent refers to a material or structure that allows X-rays to pass through, appearing dark or less dense on a dental image.
It is important for the dental professional to interpret dental images while the patient is present to ensure accurate diagnosis and immediate discussion of findings.
Gutta-percha appears radiopaque and similar in density to base materials, making it a commonly used material in endodontic therapy.
The typical base material of a complete denture is composed of acrylic resin.

Dental Restorations and Materials

Cobalt-chromium alloy appears radiopaque and is usually seen with wrought-metal clasps in removable partial dentures.
Miniplates and screws appear as thin radiopaque lines and are used in oral surgery to stabilize fractures of the maxilla and the mandible.
A cast gold restoration appears completely radiopaque and exhibits a smooth marginal outline.

Cavity Preparation and Restorations

The main purpose of a base material in a cavity preparation is to provide a strong foundation for the restoration and protect the tooth from further damage.
An amalgam overhang is a type of defect that occurs when excess amalgam is not properly carved away, resulting in a projecting edge of the restoration.
A porcelain-fused-to-metal crown appears as a radiopaque restoration with a thin radiolucent line at the cervical margin on a dental image.

Test your knowledge on dental imaging and interpretation of dental restorations and materials in this quiz. Identify and locate foreign objects using dental images and learn about the importance of interpreting them while the patient is present.