Mod IV Vocab 4th Ed (Click to download)
CDAMP Module IV DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY VOCABULARY WORKSHEET
Directions: Using Delmar’s “Dental Assisting, A Comprehensive Approach”, 4th Edition, by Phinney & Halstead, 2013, Chapters 21, 22, & 23, define the following terms:
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY, Chap. 21
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen:
Roentgen:
Dr. C. Edmond Kells:
Dr. William Rollins:
Dr. William D. Coolidge:
Dr. Howard Rober:
Frank McCormack:
Position indicator device (PID):
Electromagnetic energy:
Wavelength:
Short:
Long:
Ionization:
Primary radiation:
Secondary radiation:
Scatter radiation:
Leakage radiation:
Radiation units of measurement:
R:
Rad/GY:
Rem/Sv:
mr:
rbe:
c/kg:
Mitosis:
Somatic cells:
Genetic cells:
Somatic effect:
Genetic effect:
Cell radiosensitivity:
ALARA:
Maximum permissible dose (MPD):
Cummulative/ long-term effect:
Latent period:
Control panel:
Milliamperage (mA):
Kilovoltage (kV):
Electronic timer:
Milliamperage seconds:
Contrast:
Density:
X-ray tube:
Focusing cup:
Focal spot:
Central beam:
Collimator/lead diaphragm:
Responsibility for safety:
manufacturer’s responsibility:
dentist’s responsibility:
dental assistant’s responsibility:
patient’s responsibility:
List additional ways to reduce radiation exposure:
Thermionic emission:
Explain how energy is generated and radiation is produced in the tube head of the x-ray machine:
Composition of dental x-ray film-
Film speeds:
Film sizes-
- 0-
- 1-
- 2-
- 3-
- 4-
Parts and purposes of a dental film packet-
Storage of dental film:
SECTION – 2 RADIOGRAPH PRODUCTION AND EVALUATION OF DENTAL RADIOPGRAPHS, Chap. 22
Quality radiograph:
Infection control & safety protocol:
Barriers:
personal protective equipment (PPE):
lead apron:
paper cup:
disinfectant spray:
autoclaving:
What items should be removed from patient before radiographs are taken?
Why?
Control of active gag reflex:
Periapical radiograph:
Bite-wing radiograph:
Occlusal radiograph:
Bisecting technique:
Disadvantages:
Paralleling technique:
Vertical angulation:
Horizontal angulation:
Film holder devices:
Film positioning:
maxillary incisors (centered at):
maxillary cuspid shot (centered at):
maxillary premolar shot (centered at):
maxillary molar shot (centered at):
mandibular incisors shot (centered at):
mandibular cuspid shot (centered at):
mandibular premolar shot (centered at):
mandibular molar shot (centered at):
premolar bite-wing shot (centered at):
molar bite-wing shot (centered at):
Full-mouth radiographic series:
Bite-wing series:
Topographic technique for occlusal radiographs:
Maxillary view:
Mandibular view:
Cross-section technique:
Maxillary view:
Mandibular view:
Pediatric radiographs, special concerns:
Edentulous radiographic survey, special concerns:
Endodontic radiographic technique, special concerns:
Taking x-rays on special needs and compromised patients, special concerns:
Darkroom set up:
Safelight:
Solutions:
Temperature:
Replenishing:
Manual processing tanks & cover:
Water thermometer:
Stirring rods:
Timer:
Film hangers/processing racks:
Dental x-ray dryer:
Developer solution:
Hydroquinone:
Elon:
sodium carbonate:
sodium sulfite:
potassium bromide:
Fixer solution:
sodium thiosulfate:
acetic acid:
potassium alum:
Staining:
Water bath:
OSHA Guidelines for disposing developer & fixer:
Procedure steps for manual processing – (18):
Automatic processor:
Automatic processing solutions:
Procedure steps – (9):
Care of the automatic processor:
SECTION – 2 RADIOGRAPH EVALUATION & MOUNTING – Chapter 22
Common radiographic errors:
Distortion:
Elongation:
Foreshortening:
Overlapping:
Cone cutting:
Clear film:
Double exposure:
Blurred image:
Underexposed film:
Overexposed film:
Radiopaque film images:
Herringbone pattern:
Light film image:
Dark film image:
Fogged film:
Partial image:
Film artifacts:
Torn or scratched film:
Air bubbles:
Reticulation:
Streaks:
Duplication of radiographs:
Anatomical landmarks:
Radiopacity:
Radiolucency:
Mandibular landmarks:
mental foramen:
external oblique ridge:
trabecular patterns:
alveolar crest:
retromolar area:
mandibular foramen:
condyle:
coronoid process:
border of the mandible:
symphysis:
Maxillary landmarks:
hard palate:
nasal septum:
nasal cavities:
maxillary sinuses:
orbit:
maxillary tuberosity:
Artifacts & conditions shown on radiographs:
Raised/convex dot on radiograph:
Labial mounting:
Lingual mounting:
X-ray view box:
Film mount styles & sizes:
Storage of patient radiographs:
Legal implications:
SECTION – 3 EXTRAORAL & DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY – Chap. 23
Extraoral radiographs:
Panoramic radiography:
Tomography:
Rotational centers:
Focal trough:
Panoramic unit:
Cassette film holder:
Intensifying screens:
Rare earth phosphors:
Panoramic exposure:
Lead apron:
Patient positioning:
Explaining procedure to patient:
Exposure technique:
Ghost image:
Bite block:
Midsaggital plane:
Frankfort plane:
Tongue position:
Cephalometric radiograph:
Lateral jaw radiograph:
Transcranial temporomandibular joint radiograph:
Anatomical landmarks:
Radiopaque structures:
Radiolucent structures:
Superimposition:
CT scan (computed tomography):
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging):
Digital radiography:
Fundamental concepts of digital radiography:
Analog image:
Digital imaging:
Direct:
Indirect:
Storage phosphor imaging:
Pixels (picture elements):
Gray scale:
Digital x-ray machine:
Sensor (image detector):
Charge-coupled device (CCD):
Computer:
Software:
Advantages of digital radiography:
Disadvantages of digital radiography:
Preparation of equipment:
Preparation of patient:
Taking exposure:
Direct imaging:
Indirect imaging:
After exposure:
3-Dimensional Imaging in dentistry:
Uses:
Benefits:
Patient preparation:
Hand-held Intraoral Radiography: