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Chapters 30, 31: Introduction to Image Interpretation & Descriptive Terminology Flashcards

Principles and Description of Image Interpretation (79 cards)

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List the three terms that can be used to describe a lesion on an image.

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  • appearance
  • location
  • size
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Define the term: mandibular teeth

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teeth located in the mandible or lower arch

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Define the term: vertical bite-wing

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the bite-wing receptor is placed in the mouth with the long portion of the receptor in a vertical direction

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Define the term: alveolar bone

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bone of the maxilla and mandible that supports and encases the roots of teeth (appears radiopaque)

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Define the term: intraoral image

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  • an image the results when an image receptor is placed inside the mouth and exposed to x-rays
  • used to examine teeth
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Define the term: horizontal bite-wing

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the bite-wing receptor is placed in the mouth with the long portion of the receptor in a horizontal direction

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Define the term: pericoronal

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around the crown of a tooth

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List the documentation requirements for dental imaging.

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  • date of exposure
  • number and type of images
  • evaluation of diagnostic quality
  • list of limiting factors, retakes, or additional images needed
  • detailed description of teeth
  • detailed description of the bone and supporting structures
  • detailed description of artifact
  • indication of any areas that require additional imaging or clinical evaluation/confirmation
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Define the term: dental radiographer

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any person who positions, exposes, and processes dental x-ray image receptors

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Define the term: occlusal

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the chewing surfaces of posterior teeth

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Define the term: apical

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towards the apex of a tooth

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Define the term: ground glass appearance / orange-peel appearance

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a term used to describe a radiopacity viewed on a dental image that resembles pulverized glass

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Define the term: interproximal

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between two adjacent surfaces

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Define the term: posterior

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towards the back

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Define the term: radiopacity / radiodensity

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an area on a dental image appearing radiopaque (light/white) due to resisting the passage of the x-ray beam and limiting the amount of x-rays that reach the image receptor

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Define the term: periapical

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around the apex of a tooth

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Define the term: multifocal confluent radiopacity

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a term used to describe multiple radiopacities on a dental image that appear to overlap or flow together

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Define the term: inter-radicular

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between the roots of adjacent teeth

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List the terms used to describe the appearance of a radiopaque lesion on an image.

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  • focal opacity
  • target lesion
  • multifocal confluent
  • irregular/ill-defined opacity
  • ground glass opacity
  • mixed lucent-opaque lesion
  • soft tissue opacity
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Define the term: adjacent / proximal

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objects next to/touching each other

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Define the term: apex

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the area of a tooth that allows for blood vessels and nerves to enter the tooth and maintain the vitality of the tooth

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Define the term: digital imaging

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a system of filmless imaging used to capture an image using a sensor, breaking it into electronic pieces, and presenting and storing the image using a computer

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List the common terms used to describe the location of a lesion on an image.

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  • periapical
  • inter-radicular
  • edentulous zone
  • pericoronal
  • alveolar bone loss
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Define the term: multilocular

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a term used to describe a radiolucent lesion on a dental image that exhibits multiple compartments

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Define the term: radiolucency
an area on a dental image appears radiolucent (*(dark/black)* due to readily allowing the passage of the x-ray beam so that more x-rays reach the image receptor
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Define the term: maxillary teeth
teeth located in the maxilla or upper arch
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Define the term: dentition
the character of a set of teeth, including their number, kind, and location/arrangement
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Define the term: radiopaque
the portion of an image that is light or white, due to the structure resisting the passage of the x-ray beam and limiting the amount of x-rays that reach the receptor
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Define the term: mixed lucent-opaque
a term used to describe a lesion viewed on a dental image that exhibits both radiolucent and radiopaque components
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Define the term: non-diagnostic image
an image that is not diagnostically accurate due to technique errors and must be retaken
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Define the term: diagnosis
identification of a disease by examination or analysis
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Define the term: image
a picture or likeness of an object
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Define the term: extraoral image
* an image that results when an image receptor is placed outside the mouth and is exposed to x-rays * used to examine large areas of the skull or jaws
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Define the term: dentulous
* with teeth * areas that exhibit teeth
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Define the term: image receptor
a recording medium *(ex: PSP plate, digital sensor)*
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Define the term: image interpretation
* an explanation of what is viewed on a dental image * the ability to read what is revealed by a dental image
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Define the term: bite-wing image
intraoral image that is used to examine the interproximal surfaces of teeth
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List what should be included in the description of the teeth from the image interpretation in the patient record.
* impactions * any anomalies, including numbers, crowns, or roots * defective restorations * caries * calculus *pulpal changes
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Define the term: intraoral
inside the mouth
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Define the term: radiolucent
the portion of an image that is dark or black, due to the structure readily permitting the passage of the x-ray beam and allowing more x-rays to reach the image receptor
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Who can legally diagnose dental images?
the dentist
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True or false: Any retakes must be documented in the patient's record.
True
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Define the term: buccal
the tooth surface towards the cheek on posterior teeth
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Define the term: dental imaging
the creation of digital representation of anatomic structures for the purpose of diagnosis
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Define the term: dental image
a two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional object produced by the passage of x-rays through teeth and supporting structures
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Define the term: edentulous
* without teeth * an area where teeth are no longer present
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Define the term: incisal
the chewing edge of anterior teeth
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Define the term: mount
to place in an appropriate setting for display or study
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Define the term: tooth-bearing areas
regions of the maxilla and mandible in which the 32 teeth of the human dentition are normally located
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Define the term: target lesion
a term used to describe a well-defined, localized radiopacity viewed on a dental image that is surrounded by a uniform radiolucent halo
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Define the term: periodontium
specialized tissues that surround and support teeth, such as the gingiva, cementum, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone
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Define the term: unilocular noncorticated
describes a radiolucency on a dental image that exhibits one compartment without a well-defined outer border
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Define the term: anterior
towards the front
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Define the term: focal opacity
a term used to describe a well-defined, localized radiopaque lesion viewed on a dental image
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Define the term: distal
the tooth surface away from the midline of the mouth
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Define the term: anatomic order
the order in which teeth are arranged within the dental arches
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Define the term: enamel
* the outermost layer of the crown of the tooth *(appears radiopaque)* * the densest structure in the human body
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Define the term: unilocular coriticated
describes a radiolucency on a dental image that exhibits one compartment with a well-defined outer border
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Define the term: soft tissue opacity
a term used to describe a well-defined radiopacity viewed on a dental image that is located in soft tissue
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Define the term: periapical image
intraoral image that is used to examine the crowns and roots of teeth
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Define the term: extraoral
outside the mouth
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Define the term: lingual
the tooth surface towards the tongue
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Define the term: maxilla
the upper jaw
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List what should be included in the description of the bone and supporting structures from the image interpretation in the patient record.
* periapical radiolucencies or radiopacities * bone loss * changes in crestal or radicular lamina dura * changes in periodontal ligament space * any furcation involvement * any lesions of bone or bone abnormalities
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Define the term: full mouth series **(FMX)** / complete mouth series **(CMS)**
an intraoral series of dental images that show all of the tooth-bearing areas of the upper and lower jaws
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Define the term: cementum
calcified connective tissue that covers the outer root surface of the tooth
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Define the term: cervical / gingival
the tooth surface towards the gumline/cervical third area
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Define the term: panoramic image
an image that shows the wide view of the maxilla and the mandible surrounding structures
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Can a dental assistant diagnose dental images?
No.
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Define the term: digital image
an image composed of pixels
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Define the term: diagnostic image
a dental image that allows for the identifying and monitoring of diseases or injuries
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Define the term: interpretation
an explanation
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Define the term: mesial
the tooth surface towards the midline of the mouth
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Define the term: dentin
the tooth layer found between the enamel and surrounding the pulp cavity *(appears radiopaque)*
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List the descriptive terms used to describe the appearance of a radiolucent lesion on an image.
* unilocular radiolucent lesion * unilocular lesion- corticated borders * unilocular lesion- noncorticated borders * multilocular radiolucent lesion
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Define the term: interpret
to offer an explanation
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Define the term: mandible
the lower jaw
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Define the term: edentulous zone
an area where teeth are no longer present
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Define the term: irregular radiopacity
a term used to describe a radiopacity viewed on a dental image that has irregular, ill-defined borders

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