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1
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What are the 3 common types of Intraoral Radiographic examinations?

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  1. Periapical examinations
  2. Interproximal examinations
  3. Occlusal examination
2
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What is the purpose of a Periapical examination?

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To examine the entire tooth (crown and root) and supporting bone.

3
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What type of image receptor is used in Periapical examinations?

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Periapical receptor.

4
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What do periapical images show?

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The terminal end of the tooth root and surrounding bone as well as the crown.

5
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Where is the word periapical derived from?

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Peri = greek = around
Apex = latin = terminal end of the tooth root
6
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What techniques are used with periapical examinations?

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  1. paralleling technique

2. bisecting technique

7
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What is the purpose of Interproximal Examination?

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Used to examine the crowns of both the maxillary and mandibular teeth on a single image.

8
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What does proximal suggest in an interpoximal exam?

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Examining adjacent tooth surfaces and crestal bone.

9
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What type of image receptor is used in Interproximal exams?

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Bite-wing receptor

10
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What technique is used in an interproximal exam?

A

Bite-wing technique

11
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What is the purpose of an Occlusal Examination?

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To examine large areas of the maxilla or the mandible on one image.

12
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What type of imaging receptor is used in an occlusal examination?

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Occulsal receptor

13
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What are the two tooth bearing areas?

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Dentulous and Endentulous

14
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What radiographs do CMRS consist of?

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Periapical and Bite-wing radiographs

15
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When are bite-wing radiographs used for CMRS?

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Only in areas where teeth have interproximal contact with other teeth.

16
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What does CMRS mean?

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Complete Mouth Radiographic Series

17
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How many images are used in a CMRS?

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14-20 images

18
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What factors dictate the number of images taken in a CMRS?

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  1. # of teeth
  2. Technique (paralleling or bisecting)
  3. Receptor Size