Radiology Lecture 11

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Which type of radiation is harmful and produces biologic changes in living tissues?

Gamma rays

X-rays (correct)

Ultraviolet rays

Microwaves

What is the primary component of living cells that is ionized by x-ray photons?

Carbon dioxide

Glucose

Water (correct)

Oxygen

What is the MOST COMMON mechanism of damage in humans caused by ionization of water?

Formation of hydrogen gas

Formation of hydroxyl free radicals

Formation of free radicals (correct)

Formation of toxins

Which unit is used to measure the amount of radiation absorbed by the tissue?

Gray (Gy) Signup and view all the answers

Which cells are most sensitive to radiation?

Immature reproductive cells Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a long-term effect of radiation exposure?

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is considered a critical organ in dental imaging procedures?

Thyroid gland Signup and view all the answers

Which organs are considered critical organs in dental imaging procedures?

Thyroid gland and active bone marrow Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk of dental radiography causing fatal cancer compared to the risk of someone spontaneously developing cancer?

1/1000 times lower Signup and view all the answers

How can radiation exposure be reduced when using dental imaging?

Using F-speed film instead of D-speed Signup and view all the answers

Which theory of radiation injury suggests that cell damage results from the direct contact of ionizing radiation within the cell?

The direct theory Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between dose and tissue damage according to the dose-response curve?

Linear and non-threshold Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of film mounting in dental radiography?

To store radiographs in the patient record Signup and view all the answers

What is the latent period in radiation injury?

The time between exposure and observable clinical signs Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential effects of repeated radiation exposure?

Cancer, cataract formation, and birth defects Signup and view all the answers

Which method of film mounting is recommended by the American Dental Association?

Labial mounting Signup and view all the answers

In labial mounting, how should the identification dot be placed in the film mount?

Raised (convex) side facing the viewer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of mounting radiographs in a designated area?

To ensure proper organization Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before mounting films?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which is the recommended viewing sequence for examining radiographs?

Start with the films on the upper left side of the mount and move horizontally to the upper right Signup and view all the answers

What is the optimal viewing condition for watching films?

In a brightly lit area free of distractions Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when viewing a CMS?

Start with the bite-wings and move horizontally to the upper left side of the mount Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the primary component of living cells that is ionized by x-ray photons?

Electrons Signup and view all the answers

What is the lifetime of a free radical, approximately?

10 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What is the MOST COMMON mechanism of damage in humans caused by ionization of water?

Formation of hydrogen and hydroxyl free radicals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a short-term effect of radiation exposure?

Nausea and vomiting Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a long-term effect of radiation exposure?

Nausea and vomiting Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cells is MOST sensitive to radiation?

Blood cells Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a critical organ exposed during dental imaging procedures in the head and neck region?

Skin Signup and view all the answers

Which organs are considered critical organs in dental imaging procedures?

Thyroid gland and active bone marrow Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk of dental radiography causing fatal cancer compared to the risk of someone spontaneously developing cancer?

1/1,000 Signup and view all the answers

How can radiation exposure be reduced when using dental imaging?

Using digital sensors Signup and view all the answers

What collimation and receptor combination would result in the lowest radiation dose for a patient?

Rectangular collimation with a digital sensor Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the latent period in radiation injury?

The time between exposure and the appearance of observable clinical signs Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the primary component of living cells that is ionized by x-ray photons?

Water Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the relationship between dose and tissue damage according to the dose-response curve?

A linear, non-threshold relationship Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the MOST COMMON mechanism of damage in humans caused by ionization of water?

Formation of toxins Signup and view all the answers

Which viewing sequence should be followed when examining radiographs using a CMS?

Start with the films on the upper left side of the mount, move horizontally to the upper right, down to the lower right, across the lower left, up to the bite-wings, and then view the bite-wings from left to right. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to evaluate radiographs for unerupted, impacted, and missing teeth?

Examine radiographs multiple times. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when viewing a CMS?

Start with the films on the upper left side of the mount and view them from left to right. Signup and view all the answers

Which method of film mounting is NOT recommended in dental radiography?

Lingual mounting Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of labeling and dating the film mount before mounting the films?

To ensure correct orientation of the films Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended order for mounting films in dental radiography?

Begin with bite-wing images, then mount maxillary anterior periapical films, proceed to mandibular anterior periapical films, and then finish with maxillary posterior periapical films and mandibular posterior periapical films Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a magnifying glass to evaluate radiographic images?

To evaluate slight changes in density and contrast Signup and view all the answers

Radiology Lecture 11

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Which type of radiation is harmful and produces biologic changes in living tissues?

What is the primary component of living cells that is ionized by x-ray photons?

What is the MOST COMMON mechanism of damage in humans caused by ionization of water?

Which unit is used to measure the amount of radiation absorbed by the tissue?

Which cells are most sensitive to radiation?

Which of the following is a long-term effect of radiation exposure?

Which organ is considered a critical organ in dental imaging procedures?

Which organs are considered critical organs in dental imaging procedures?

What is the risk of dental radiography causing fatal cancer compared to the risk of someone spontaneously developing cancer?

How can radiation exposure be reduced when using dental imaging?

Which theory of radiation injury suggests that cell damage results from the direct contact of ionizing radiation within the cell?

What is the relationship between dose and tissue damage according to the dose-response curve?

What is the purpose of film mounting in dental radiography?

What is the latent period in radiation injury?

What are the potential effects of repeated radiation exposure?

Which method of film mounting is recommended by the American Dental Association?

In labial mounting, how should the identification dot be placed in the film mount?

What is the purpose of mounting radiographs in a designated area?

What should be done before mounting films?

Which is the recommended viewing sequence for examining radiographs?

What is the optimal viewing condition for watching films?

What should be done when viewing a CMS?

Which of the following is the primary component of living cells that is ionized by x-ray photons?

What is the lifetime of a free radical, approximately?

What is the MOST COMMON mechanism of damage in humans caused by ionization of water?

Which of the following is a short-term effect of radiation exposure?

Which of the following is NOT a long-term effect of radiation exposure?

Which of the following cells is MOST sensitive to radiation?

Which of the following is a critical organ exposed during dental imaging procedures in the head and neck region?

Which organs are considered critical organs in dental imaging procedures?

What is the risk of dental radiography causing fatal cancer compared to the risk of someone spontaneously developing cancer?

How can radiation exposure be reduced when using dental imaging?

What collimation and receptor combination would result in the lowest radiation dose for a patient?

According to the text, what is the latent period in radiation injury?

According to the text, what is the primary component of living cells that is ionized by x-ray photons?

According to the text, what is the relationship between dose and tissue damage according to the dose-response curve?

According to the text, what is the MOST COMMON mechanism of damage in humans caused by ionization of water?

Which viewing sequence should be followed when examining radiographs using a CMS?

What should be done to evaluate radiographs for unerupted, impacted, and missing teeth?

What should be done when viewing a CMS?

Which method of film mounting is NOT recommended in dental radiography?

What is the purpose of labeling and dating the film mount before mounting the films?

What is the recommended order for mounting films in dental radiography?

What is the purpose of using a magnifying glass to evaluate radiographic images?

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