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| Energy Carried by waves or streams of particles |
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| high energy radiation produced by the collision of a beam of electrons with a metal target in an x-ray tube |
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| a beam of energy that has the energy to penetrate substances and record image shadows on a photographic film |
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| the science or study of radiation used in medicine |
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a photographic image produced on film or a digital sensor by the passage of x-ray through an object
*incorrect term-xray(refers to beam of energy* |
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a photographic image produced on film or a digital sensor by the passage of x-ray through an object
*incorrect term-xray(refers to beam of energy* |
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| The art and science of making radiographs by the exposure of film to x-rays. |
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| The production of radiographs of the teeth and adjacent structures by the exposure of film to x-rays. |
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| What is the importance of dental radiographs? |
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| They allow the dental professional to identify conditions that may otherwise go undetected and to see conditions that cannot be seen clinically |
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| Who is considered "father of the x-ray"? |
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| When were x-rays discovered, by who, and how? |
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| Nov 8th 1895, Roentgen, he discovered then by playing with vacuum tubes and flouscent screens by accident |
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| Who made the first dental radiograph and when? |
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| Who exposed the first dental radiograph on a live person here in the united states and when? |
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| What is the importance of dental radiographs?(3) |
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1.A necessary component of comprehensive care
2.Essential for diagnostic purposes
3.Enable dental professional to identify problems that may otherwise go undectected |
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| What are the uses of dental radiographs?(3) |
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1.Detect diseases, lesions, and conditions of the teeth and bones that cannot be identified clinically
2.Confirming suspected diseases
3.Localizing foreign objects and lesions |
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| What is the primary benefit of dental radiographs? |
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| What are some things that can be found on dental radiographs? (9) |
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missing teeth
extra teeth
impacted teeth
dental carries
periodontal disease
tooth abnormalities
retained roots
cycts
tumors |
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| Who is the dental radiographer? |
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| Any person who positions, exposes, and processes dental x-rays |
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| Dental radiographer knowledge and skill requirements |
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1.must know radiation history
2.Working knowledge of radiation physics, characteristics, biology, and protection
3.Familiar with dental x-ray equipment, film, image characteristics, processing, and quality assurance
4.patient management basics
5.technique concepts and technical skills |
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| Duties and responsibilities of dental radiographer(7) |
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1.Positioning and exposure of dental x-rays
2.processing of dental x-ray films
3.mounting and identification of dental radiographs
4.education of patients
5.maitenence of darkroom facilities and processing equipment
6.implementation and monitoring of quality control procedures
7.ordering of film and supplies |
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| When were federal standards put into place for the manufacture of dental x-ray machines? |
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| What does the federal government regulate when it comes to dental x-ray machines VS state & local governments? |
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| Federal government regulates manufacture and instillation while state and local governments regulate how they are used and how often the equipment is inspected |
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| Two types of x-ray machines? |
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1.intraoral film
2.extraoral film |
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| Heavy metal housing that holds the x-ray tube |
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| Position Indicating device(PID) |
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| Open-ended lead cylinder that extends from tubehead, aims and shpaes x-ray beam |
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| Suspends and allows for positioning of the tubehead, has the control panel, on/off switch, etc. |
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| A device used to hold and allign intraoral dental x-rays in the mouth |
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| An instrument used to help the dental radiographer position the PID relative to the tooth and film |
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| Other types of film holders(3) |
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1.Disposable Styrofoam bite block http://www.google.com/imgres?num=10&hl=en&biw=1173&bih=648&tbm=isch&tbnid=u0hP1xo3Pw3QpM:&imgrefurl=http://www.smartpractice.com/Apps/WebObjects/SmartPractice.woa/wa/style%3Fid%3DPWSP310332%26cid%3D439%26m%3DSPD&docid=8R8EKVH8_5paUM&imgurl=http://www.smartpractice.com/Images/Products/Supplies/PhotoLg/310332.jpg&w=500&h=455&ei=QHZfUIWbCsry2gX7x4GYDA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=128&vpy=151&dur=269&hovh=141&hovw=155&tx=165&ty=134&sig=105213996734088478797&page=1&tbnh=141&tbnw=155&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:74
2.EEZEE-Grip (Snap-A-Ray)http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&biw=1173&bih=648&tbm=isch&tbnid=HxeCNbeaJuENWM:&imgrefurl=http://www.rinncorp.com/Catalog_sensor_eezeegrip.aspx&docid=T2OS5kTQDdOVhM&imgurl=http://www.rinncorp.com/images/Catalog/catalog_sensor_eezeegrip.jpg&w=560&h=220&ei=hXZfUJrmIK6A2QW4yoDoDQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=83&vpy=188&dur=379&hovh=138&hovw=350&tx=165&ty=97&sig=105213996734088478797&page=1&tbnh=74&tbnw=188&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:71
3.Unibite http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&biw=1173&bih=630&tbm=isch&tbnid=2DxCZnN7YnKKUM:&imgrefurl=http://www.rinncorp.com/Catalog_filmhold_unibite.aspx&docid=XrUKKj-FjcHn2M&imgurl=http://www.rinncorp.com/images/Catalog/catalog_filmhold_unibite_01.jpg&w=202&h=124&ei=tnZfUOqmGcG-2gWdy4HICg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=171&vpy=205&dur=118&hovh=99&hovw=161&tx=99&ty=29&sig=105213996734088478797&page=1&tbnh=99&tbnw=161&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:71 |
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| Film that is placed inside the mouth and is used to examine the teeth and supporting structures |
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| Types of Intraoral Radiographic Examinations(3) |
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1.Periapical examination
2.Interproximal examination
3.Occlusal examination |
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| What is the purpose of an periapical examination and what type of film is used? |
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| Used to examine entire tooth and supporting bone, periapical film is used |
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| What are the techniques for periapical examinations? |
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| paralleling and bisecting |
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| What is the purpose and film type used for interporximal examinations? |
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| To examine the crowns of both the maxillary and mandibular canines on one set of film, bite wing film |
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| What is the technique used for interproximal examinations? |
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| What is the purpose and film type used for occlusal examinations? |
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| Used to examine large areas of the maxilla or mandible on one film, occlusal film used |
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| What is the technique used for an occlusal examination? |
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| What does an FMX(full mouth radiographic series) show? |
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| All tooth bearing area of the maxilla and mandible |
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| What are Dentulous areas? |
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| What are Endentulous areas? |
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| Diagnostic Criteria for Intraoral Radiographs(2) |
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1. Must show images with optimum density (overall darkness), contrast (shades of gray), definition, and detail
2. Must show images with least amount of distortion possible |
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| What should be included in periapical radiographs? |
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| entire crowns and roots of teeth being examined, 2mm beyons root apicies |
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| What muse bite wing radiographs have? |
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| What is an Extraoral Radiographic Examination? |
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| A radiographic inspection of large areas of the skull or jaws |
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| See table on page 54 for the prescribing of dental radiographs |
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| Prescribing of dental radiograph is based on? |
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Individual needs of patient, this could include..
1.Review of medical history
2.review of dental history
3.Cheif complaint for dental appointment
4.PA, BW, FMX, number, type, Panoramic |
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| film-less imagining system, computer file containing pictoral information |
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| Convert imagine to digital form, then processed by computer |
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| discrete unit of digital information |
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| receptor for digital imagining |
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| recerses greyscale on radiographic image |
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| portion of x-ray that is black |
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| portion of radiograph that us white or light |
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| Charged Coupling Device(CCD) |
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*Direct digital imagining*
image receptor found in intraoral sensor, captures image and transmits it to the computer, software enhances and stores image |
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| Storage Phosphor Imaging(SPI) |
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*indirect digital imaging*
image recorded on phosphor-coated plate then scanned(converted to digital image), images are stored and viewed on computer |
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| Purpose of digital dental radiograph(7) |
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1.DIAGNOSE dental disease
2.DETECT lesions, disease, and conditions of the teeth and surrounding structures
3.CONFIRM or classify suspected disease
4.PROVIDE information during dental procedures
5.EVALUATE growth and development
6.ILLUSTRATE changes in disease status
7.DOCUMENT the condition of a patient at a specific point in time |
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| Method of capturing a radiographic image using a sensor, breaking it into electronic pieces, and presenting and storing the image using a computer |
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| How are digital exposure times with digital imagining compared to film? |
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| Exposure times are reduced by 50-80% when using digital, |
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| Are digital sensors more or less sensitive to radiation than film? |
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| MORE, this allows for shorter exposure time |
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| How do our CCD's at perimeter work? |
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1.contains a silicon chip with an electronic circuit in it
2.chip is sensitive to x-ray or light
3.x-ray photons come into contact with CCD and cause electrons to be released from silicon resulting in an electrical charge
3.a latent image is made on the receptor, it becomes digitized and viewed on the computer |
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| What does the computer do with the electronic symbol it recieves from the senor? |
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| Converts the electronic signal fromt he sensor into a shade of grey that is viewed on the computer monitor |
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| How long does it take for an image to record on a computer monitor? |
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| What does the computer do with information recieved from the sensor? |
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| digitizes, processes, and stores |
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| Can our sensors be steralized? |
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| No they must be covered with a disposable barrier |
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| Advantages of digital radiography?(7) |
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1.reduced x-radiation exposure
2.superior greyscale resolution
3.increased speed of image viewing
4.no chemicals, processors, or film to purchase, no darkroom needed
5.increased efficiency
6.Enhancement of diagnostic image
7.Effective patient education tool |
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| Disadvantages of digital radiography(3) |
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1.Initial set up costs
2.Sensor size(CCD)
3.Infection control-not able to steralize sensor or cord |
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