30 Questions
Which term describes two lines that are always separated by the same distance and do not intersect?
Parallel
What is the purpose of a beam alignment device in the paralleling technique?
To keep the receptor parallel with the long axis of the tooth
Why must the object-receptor distance be increased in the paralleling technique?
To achieve parallelism between the receptor and the tooth
Which type of receptor is used for posterior projections at NEMCC?
Size 2
Why are premolar placements preferred for posterior exposures?
They are less likely to cause gag reflex
How many posterior placements are used in the paralleling technique at NEMCC?
4 maxillary exposures and 4 mandibular exposures
Which type of collimator is recommended by the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology to reduce radiation exposure to the patient?
Rectangular collimator
Which instrument is used in the paralleling technique to position the receptor parallel to the long axis of the tooth?
Rinn XCP instruments
What is the recommended exposure sequence for anterior periapical receptor placement in the paralleling technique?
Start with maxillary right canine, tooth #6
How many anterior placements are used in the paralleling technique when using a size 2 receptor?
6 anterior placements
Which term describes the technique used to expose periapical and bite-wing image receptors?
Parallel
What is the purpose of a beam alignment device in the paralleling technique?
To keep the receptor parallel with the long axis of the tooth
Why must the target-receptor distance be increased in the paralleling technique?
To increase the target-receptor distance
Which quadrant is the maxillary right quadrant in the paralleling technique at NEMCC?
Quadrant 1
Which teeth are exposed first in the mandibular left quadrant in the paralleling technique at NEMCC?
Premolar teeth
What is the recommended size of the receptor used for posterior projections at NEMCC?
Size 2
Which technique is sometimes referred to as the 'long-cone technique' in dental radiography?
Paralleling technique
What is the purpose of using a rectangular collimator in dental radiography?
To reduce radiation exposure to the patient
What is the recommended size of the receptor used for anterior exposures in the paralleling technique?
Size 1
How many maxillary incisor exposures are used in the paralleling technique when using a size 2 receptor?
Two
Which term describes the technique used to expose periapical and bite-wing image receptors?
Long-cone technique
What is the purpose of a beam alignment device in the paralleling technique?
To keep the receptor parallel with the long axis of the tooth
Why must the object-receptor distance be increased in the paralleling technique?
To compensate for the anatomic configuration of the oral cavity
Which quadrant is the last one to be exposed in the paralleling technique at NEMCC?
Mandibular right quadrant
Which teeth are exposed first in the maxillary left quadrant in the paralleling technique at NEMCC?
Premolar teeth #12 and 13
What is the recommended size of the receptor used for posterior projections in the paralleling technique at NEMCC?
Size 2
Which type of receptor is recommended for anterior exposures in the paralleling technique?
Size 1 receptor
What is the purpose of using a rectangular collimator in dental radiography?
To reduce the amount of radiation the patient receives
What is the recommended exposure sequence for anterior periapical receptor placement in the paralleling technique?
Start with maxillary right canine, tooth #6
Why is it important to position the receptor parallel to the long axis of the tooth in the paralleling technique?
To ensure accurate representation of the tooth structure
Study Notes
Dental Radiography
- Parallel lines are two lines that are always separated by the same distance and do not intersect.
Paralleling Technique
- A beam alignment device is used to position the receptor parallel to the long axis of the tooth.
- The object-receptor distance must be increased in the paralleling technique.
- A size 2 receptor is used for anterior exposures.
- The recommended exposure sequence for anterior periapical receptor placement is: maxillary right, maxillary left, mandibular right, and mandibular left.
- Four anterior placements are used in the paralleling technique when using a size 2 receptor.
- The paralleling technique is sometimes referred to as the 'long-cone technique' in dental radiography.
- A rectangular collimator is recommended by the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology to reduce radiation exposure to the patient.
- The purpose of using a rectangular collimator is to reduce radiation exposure to the patient.
Posterior Projections
- A size 2 receptor is used for posterior projections at NEMCC.
- The receptor used for posterior projections at NEMCC is a phosphor plate receptor.
- Premolar placements are preferred for posterior exposures.
Quadrant Exposure Sequence
- The maxillary right quadrant is exposed first in the paralleling technique at NEMCC.
- The mandibular left quadrant is the last one to be exposed in the paralleling technique at NEMCC.
- In the maxillary left quadrant, the teeth exposed first are the maxillary left central and lateral incisors.
- In the mandibular left quadrant, the teeth exposed first are the mandibular left canine and premolars.
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