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. 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. 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

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.

Question 5

The definition of interpret is to:

Accepted Answer

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

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