Dental Radiography- Anatomical Landmarks
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What is the maxillary tuberosity?

  • Bone in the middle of the nose
  • Radiopaque line above the maxillary premolars
  • Bone behind the last tooth (correct)
  • Sponge-like bone around the teeth

    • What does the inverted Y represent?

    Where the bones of the maxillary and nasal sinuses meet

    What is the nasal septum?

    Bony structure in the middle of the nose

    Where is the median palatal suture located?

    <p>Between maxillary central incisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maxillary sinus?

    <p>Radiolucent area above maxillary premolars and molars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the zygomatic process resemble?

    <p>U/J/Nike symbol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cancellous bone?

    <p>Bone around the teeth that is sponge-like and softer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the coronoid process look like in radiographs?

    <p>Shark fin photo bomb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you see the inferior border of the mandible?

    <p>In any mandibular PA, especially in central incisors or molars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mandibular canal?

    <p>Tubelike space that extends the length of the mandible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mental foramen?

    <p>Radiolucent hole seen around the second mandibular premolar apex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the nasal cavity relate to in radiography?

    <p>Maxillary central incisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mental ridge appear like in radiographs?

    <p>V shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are genial tubercles?

    <p>Tiny bumps of bone seen on mandibular central incisor projection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the lingual foramen located?

    <p>In the middle of genial tubercles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the internal oblique ridge?

    <p>Radiopaque band seen in mandibular molar projections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the external oblique ridge?

    <p>Radiopaque line near retromolar pad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the incisive foramen look like?

    <p>Can look round, heart-shaped, or oblong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is vertical bone loss?

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    What is horizontal bone loss?

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    What are incipient caries?

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    What are recurrent caries?

    <p>Cavity that comes back after filling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is composite?

    <p>Tooth-colored material used in fillings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is amalgam?

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    What does a crown do?

    <p>Covers the whole crown of a tooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is enamel?

    <p>Very dense and radiopaque</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is dentin?

    <p>Inner crown and around pulp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pulp cavity?

    <p>Radiolucent area due to blood and nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lamina dura?

    <p>Wall of tooth socket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the periodontal ligament?

    <p>Very thin, radiolucent line located between socket and tooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are nutrient canals typically seen?

    <p>On mandibular central incisors or molars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Anatomical Landmarks in Dental Radiography

    • Maxillary Tuberosity: Located behind the last tooth; a bone structure important for identifying maxillary anatomy.

    • Inverted Y: Junction of the maxilla and nasal sinuses, typically visible in canine periapical (PA) images.

    • Nasal Septum: Bony structure in the center of the nose; appears radiopaque (white) on X-rays.

    • Median Palatal Suture: The suture is located between the central incisors (tooth numbers 8 and 9); it shows as radiolucent (black) and is more distinct in younger patients.

    • Maxillary Sinus: Appears radiolucent (black) and is characterized by a radiopaque (white) line, indicating the floor of the sinus; located above the maxillary premolars and molars.

    • Zygomatic Process: Visible in maxillary molar projections; radiopaque (white) and resembles a U, J, or Nike symbol.

    • Cancellous Bone: Spongy bone around teeth; appears radiolucent (black) on radiographs and is softer than cortical bone.

    • Coronoid Process: Projected in maxillary molars; radiopaque (white) and often described as a "shark fin."

    • Inferior Border of Mandible: Typically observed in mandibular periapical images, especially the central incisors and molars; composed of cortical bone, appearing radiopaque (white).

    • Mandibular Canal: Seen in mandibular molar projections; this tubelike, radiolucent (black) structure extends along the mandible.

    • Mental Foramen: A radiolucent (black) hole located around the apex of the second mandibular premolar.

    • Nasal Cavity: Appears radiolucent (black) and is situated around the maxillary central incisors.

    • Mental Ridge: Observed on central incisor projections; radiopaque (white) and has a V shape.

    • Genial Tubercles: Visible on mandibular central incisor projections; appears as a ring and is radiopaque (white), characterized by tiny bumps of bone.

    • Lingual Foramen: A radiolucent (black) hole found in the center of the genial tubercles, visible on mandibular central incisor projections.

    • Internal Oblique Ridge: A radiopaque (white) band visible in mandibular molar projections; typically located below the external oblique ridge.

    • External Oblique Ridge: Found near the retromolar pad in mandibular molar projections; appears radiopaque (white) and usually above the internal oblique ridge.

    • Incisive Foramen: Appears in maxillary anterior projections as a radiolucent (black) structure that can take on a round or heart-shaped appearance.

    Dental Conditions and Restorations

    • Vertical Bone Loss: Refers to loss of height of the supporting bone around teeth, clinically significant in periodontal evaluation.

    • Horizontal Bone Loss: Describes the uniform loss of bone height around teeth, indicating potential periodontal disease.

    • Incipient Caries: Early stage of tooth decay that is detectable radiographically but may not yet cavitate.

    • Recurrent Caries: Refers to cavities that develop after a tooth has been filled, necessitating further treatment.

    • Composite Fillings: Tooth-colored materials used for fillings; if the borders are crisp, the restoration is composite; fuzzy borders usually indicate decay.

    • Amalgam Fillings: Traditional metal-based fillings used in dentistry; specific identification details not provided in this content.

    • Crown: A dental restoration that covers the entire crown of a tooth; characterized by large, smooth borders indicating its protective function.

    • Enamel: The outermost layer of the tooth; very dense and appears radiopaque (white) on radiographs.

    • Dentin: The tissue beneath enamel and surrounding the pulp; significant in assessing tooth health and structure.

    • Pulp Cavity: Contains blood vessels and nerves; appears radiolucent (black) on X-rays.

    • Lamina Dura: The cortical bone forming the wall of the tooth socket; appears radiopaque (white) and is indicative of healthy periodontal structures.

    • Periodontal Ligament: Extremely thin and radiolucent (black); located between the tooth and the alveolar bone.

    • Nutrient Canals: Typically found in the mandible, especially in central incisors and molars; appear as radiolucent (black) lines in regions with thinner bone.

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    This quiz covers key anatomical landmarks relevant to dental radiography, focusing on features evident in full-mouth X-rays (FMX). Each card presents a term and its definition, helping learners identify and understand crucial structures for effective radiographic interpretation.

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