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When a full mouth series of periapical images is prescribed for an edentulous patient, why is a 14 image FMX, and not an 18 image FMX, the appropriate prescription. 

Select all of the ways that CBCT imaging is similar to panoramic imaging. 

It is essential that the patient’s dental record includes: A.  informed consent B.  the number and type of images exposed, including retakes C.  the rationale for the imaging procedure D.  diagnostic information obtained from the image interpretation

The type of caries present under the composite restoration on #30 is termed _______ caries because of its cause and location.  The depth of this decay (its progress into the tooth) classifies it as _______ caries.

Place these steps of exposing a panoramic image in order from first (1) to last (8).

In order to prevent a “ghost image,” you must instruct a patient to:

(1) The dental radiographer should present the doctor’s treatment plan to the caregiver who may accompany a patient with a disability to the appointment rather than directly to the patient.  (2) If the dental radiographer determines that a patient cannot tolerate intraoral projections, no intraoral receptors should be exposed.

Identify 5 behaviors and/or attitudes that you will be able to comfortably rely on in practice to always make the best possible first impression with all of your patients.

What is the most likely cause of the radiopaque artifact displayed in this panoramic image?

Contrast the paralleling technique with the bisecting technique for intraoral radiography with regard to:  A.  receptor position  B.  type of receptor holder used  C.  direction of the central ray and D.  image accuracy