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What is the maxillary tuberosity?
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?
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What is the maxillary sinus?
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What does the zygomatic process resemble?
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What is cancellous bone?
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What does the coronoid process look like in radiographs?
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Where can you see the inferior border of the mandible?
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What is the mandibular canal?
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What is the mental foramen?
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What does the nasal cavity relate to in radiography?
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What does the mental ridge appear like in radiographs?
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What are genial tubercles?
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Where is the lingual foramen located?
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What is the internal oblique ridge?
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What is the external oblique ridge?
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What does the incisive foramen look like?
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What is vertical bone loss?
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What are incipient caries?
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What are recurrent caries?
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What is composite?
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What is amalgam?
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What does a crown do?
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What is enamel?
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What is dentin?
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What is the pulp cavity?
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Study Notes
Anatomical Landmarks in Dental Radiography
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Maxillary Tuberosity: Located behind the last tooth; a bone structure important for identifying maxillary anatomy.
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Inverted Y: Junction of the maxilla and nasal sinuses, typically visible in canine periapical (PA) images.
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Nasal Septum: Bony structure in the center of the nose; appears radiopaque (white) on X-rays.
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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.
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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.
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Zygomatic Process: Visible in maxillary molar projections; radiopaque (white) and resembles a U, J, or Nike symbol.
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Cancellous Bone: Spongy bone around teeth; appears radiolucent (black) on radiographs and is softer than cortical bone.
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Coronoid Process: Projected in maxillary molars; radiopaque (white) and often described as a "shark fin."
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Inferior Border of Mandible: Typically observed in mandibular periapical images, especially the central incisors and molars; composed of cortical bone, appearing radiopaque (white).
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Mandibular Canal: Seen in mandibular molar projections; this tubelike, radiolucent (black) structure extends along the mandible.
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Mental Foramen: A radiolucent (black) hole located around the apex of the second mandibular premolar.
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Nasal Cavity: Appears radiolucent (black) and is situated around the maxillary central incisors.
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Mental Ridge: Observed on central incisor projections; radiopaque (white) and has a V shape.
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Genial Tubercles: Visible on mandibular central incisor projections; appears as a ring and is radiopaque (white), characterized by tiny bumps of bone.
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Lingual Foramen: A radiolucent (black) hole found in the center of the genial tubercles, visible on mandibular central incisor projections.
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Internal Oblique Ridge: A radiopaque (white) band visible in mandibular molar projections; typically located below the external oblique ridge.
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External Oblique Ridge: Found near the retromolar pad in mandibular molar projections; appears radiopaque (white) and usually above the internal oblique ridge.
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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
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Vertical Bone Loss: Refers to loss of height of the supporting bone around teeth, clinically significant in periodontal evaluation.
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Horizontal Bone Loss: Describes the uniform loss of bone height around teeth, indicating potential periodontal disease.
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Incipient Caries: Early stage of tooth decay that is detectable radiographically but may not yet cavitate.
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Recurrent Caries: Refers to cavities that develop after a tooth has been filled, necessitating further treatment.
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Composite Fillings: Tooth-colored materials used for fillings; if the borders are crisp, the restoration is composite; fuzzy borders usually indicate decay.
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Amalgam Fillings: Traditional metal-based fillings used in dentistry; specific identification details not provided in this content.
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Crown: A dental restoration that covers the entire crown of a tooth; characterized by large, smooth borders indicating its protective function.
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Enamel: The outermost layer of the tooth; very dense and appears radiopaque (white) on radiographs.
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Dentin: The tissue beneath enamel and surrounding the pulp; significant in assessing tooth health and structure.
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Pulp Cavity: Contains blood vessels and nerves; appears radiolucent (black) on X-rays.
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Lamina Dura: The cortical bone forming the wall of the tooth socket; appears radiopaque (white) and is indicative of healthy periodontal structures.
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Periodontal Ligament: Extremely thin and radiolucent (black); located between the tooth and the alveolar bone.
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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.
