Question 1

According to the text, ideally, dental radiographs should be reviewed and interpreted immediately after mounting:

Accepted Answer

A)  Alone in a quiet room in the evening. 
B)  In the presence of the patient. 
C)  Even if processing and mounting take place a week after the films were exposed. 
D)  Only when it is convenient. 
A)  Alone in a quiet room in the evening. 
B)  In the presence of the patient. 
C)  Even if processing and mounting take place a week after the films were exposed. 
D)  Only when it is convenient. B

Question 2

In the dental setting, most films are examined in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Business office. 
B)  Darkroom. 
C)  Operatory. 
D)  Reception room. 
A)  Business office. 
B)  Darkroom. 
C)  Operatory. 
D)  Reception room. C

Question 3

Radiographic interpretation enables the dental professional to play a vital role in the detection of ____ of the teeth and jaws that cannot be identified clinically.
1) Lesions
2) Diseases
3) Conditions

Accepted Answer

A) 1, 2, 3 
B) 1, 2 
C) 1, 3 
D) 1 only 
A) 1, 2, 3 
B) 1, 2 
C) 1, 3 
D) 1 only A

Question 4

In the dental setting, interpretation refers to an explanation of what is viewed on a radiograph, whereas the term diagnosis refers to the identification of disease by examination or analysis.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second statement is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second statement is true.

Question 5

The definition of interpret is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Establish a diagnosis. 
B)  Offer an explanation. 
C)  Process radiographs. 
D)  Mount radiographs. 
A)  Establish a diagnosis. 
B)  Offer an explanation. 
C)  Process radiographs. 
D)  Mount radiographs.

Question 6

To interpret films, the dental radiographer must be confident in the identification and recognition of the following:
1) Normal anatomy
2) Dental caries
3) Periodontal disease
4) Traumatic injuries and periapical lesions

Accepted Answer

A) 1, 2, 3, 4 
B) 1, 2, 3 
C) 2, 3, 4 
D) 1, 2, 4 
A) 1, 2, 3, 4 
B) 1, 2, 3 
C) 2, 3, 4 
D) 1, 2, 4

Exam 30: Introduction to Image Interpretation

According to the text, ideally, dental radiographs should be reviewed and interpreted immediately after mounting:

In the dental setting, most films are examined in the:

Radiographic interpretation enables the dental professional to play a vital role in the detection of ____ of the teeth and jaws that cannot be identified clinically. 1) Lesions 2) Diseases 3) Conditions

In the dental setting, interpretation refers to an explanation of what is viewed on a radiograph, whereas the term diagnosis refers to the identification of disease by examination or analysis.

The definition of interpret is to:

To interpret films, the dental radiographer must be confident in the identification and recognition of the following: 1) Normal anatomy 2) Dental caries 3) Periodontal disease 4) Traumatic injuries and periapical lesions

Radiation History

Radiation Physics

Radiation Characteristics

Radiation Biology

Radiation Protection

Dental X-Ray Equipment

Dental X-Ray Film

Dental X-Ray Image Characteristics

Dental X-Ray Film Processing

Quality Assurance in the Dental Office

Dental Radiographs and the Dental Radiographer

Patient Relations and the Dental Radiographer

Patient Education and the Dental Radiographer

Legal Issues and the Dental Radiographer

Infection Control and the Dental Radiographer

Introduction to Radiographic Examinations

Paralleling Technique

Bisecting Technique

Bite-Wing Technique

Exposure and Technique Errors

Occlusal and Localization Techniques

Panoramic Imaging

Extraoral Imaging

Imaging of Patients With Special Needs

Digital Imaging

Three-Dimensional Digital Imaging

Normal Anatomy: Intraoral Images

Film Mounting and Viewing

Normal Anatomy: Panoramic Images

Descriptive Terminology

Identification of Restorations, Dental Materials, and Foreign Objects

Interpretation of Dental Caries

Interpretation of Periodontal Disease

Interpretation of Trauma and Pulpal and Periapical Lesions

Filters