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(1) Pediatric occlusal films are most commonly used for children eight and under. (2) Occlusal films are commonly used to check the eruption patterns of primary teeth and to make sure that there are not any congenitally missing permanent teeth.

This periapical of a mandibular molar shows a well-defined radiopacity near the apex of a non-vital tooth. What type of lesion is present?

Using the panoramic image above, locate the Mandibular Condyle

The number 9 arrow is pointing to what panoramic landmark

This mandibular landmark is a radiolucent depressed scooped out area that houses the largest salivary gland. What is the name of this landmark?

What happens when the tongue is not raised to the roof of the palate?

A homeless person is brought to the emergency department after having been found asleep on a park bench under a layer of snow. He has a rectal temperature of 95° F. Which additional symptoms should the nurse anticipate?

The panoramic radiographic exposure displays the condyles as uneven. This is a result of what type of error?

A palatoglossal air space is vertical and represents space that is between tongue and pharynx. A glossopharyngeal air space is horizontal and represents space between hard palate and tongue.

A nurse cares for clients during a community-wide disaster drill. Once of the clients asks, “Why are the individuals with black tags not receiving any care?” How should the nurse respond?