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what is the definition of radiography?
An imaging technique which uses radiation to view objects
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what is the definition of radiography?
An imaging technique which uses radiation to view objects
What is meant by a Radiolucency?
darker areas on image - less attenuation of X-rays
what is meant by Radiopaque?
brighter/lighter areas on image - more attenuation of X-rays
What is the benefit of using dental radiographs?
Able to show structures not visible to the naked eye
what type of radiation are X-rays?
Ionising radiation - remove electrons from atoms to create charged particles
What are examples of intra-oral radiographs?
bitewings periapicals occlusal radiographs
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
what is the definition of radiography? | An imaging technique which uses radiation to view objects |
What is meant by a Radiolucency? | darker areas on image - less attenuation of X-rays |
what is meant by Radiopaque? | brighter/lighter areas on image - more attenuation of X-rays |
What is the benefit of using dental radiographs? | Able to show structures not visible to the naked eye |
what type of radiation are X-rays? | Ionising radiation - remove electrons from atoms to create charged particles |
What are examples of intra-oral radiographs? | bitewings periapicals occlusal radiographs |
What do size 0 bitewing receptors image? | anterior periapicals |
What do size 2 bitewing receptors image? | bitewings & posterior periapicals |
What do size 4 bitewing receptors image? | occlusal periapicals |
what do bitewing radiographs aim to show? | Aim to show premolars & molars maxillary and mandibular teeth at same time interdental bone |
what are the indications for taking bitewing radiographs? | detection/monitoring of caries assessment of dental restorations detection/monitoring periodontal bone loss |
what do periapical radiographs aim to show? | 1-4 teeth only either maxillary/mandibular teeth entire crown of tooth/teeth entire root of tooth/teeth alveolar bone nearby anatomical structures |
Aside from teeth and periodontal supporting structures, what are some other nearby anatomical structures that may be highlighted on a radiograph? | maxillary sinus - mental foramen |
what are some indications for taking periapicals? | detection of apical inflammation detection/monitoring of periodontal bone loss assessment of unerupted teeth assessment of root morphology evaluation of endodontic treatment |