Dental Dental Radiology

Question 1

Which type of dental X-ray provides the most complete view of all teeth and surrounding bone in a single image?

Accepted Answer

Panoramic

Answer

Periapical

Answer

Bitewing

Answer

Occlusal

Question 2

What does the term 'radiolucent' mean when describing a finding on a dental X-ray?

Accepted Answer

Appears dark/black on the image

Answer

Appears white/bright on the image

Answer

Appears gray on the image

Answer

Cannot be seen on the image

Question 3

Which film placement technique produces the least distortion in periapical radiographs?

Accepted Answer

Paralleling technique

Answer

Bisecting angle technique

Answer

Occlusal technique

Answer

Oblique technique

Question 4

What type of interproximal radiograph is most commonly used to detect proximal caries and crestal bone loss?

Accepted Answer

Bitewing

Answer

Periapical

Answer

Panoramic

Answer

Lateral cephalometric

Question 5

Which radiation protection device should a patient always wear during dental X-rays to protect reproductive and other radiosensitive organs?

Accepted Answer

Lead apron with thyroid collar

Answer

Safety glasses

Answer

Nitrile gloves

Answer

Face shield

Question 6

What is the ALARA principle in dental radiography?

Accepted Answer

As Low As Reasonably Achievable

Answer

Always Limit All Radiation Amounts

Answer

Avoid Lengthy And Repeated Assessments

Answer

Align Laser And Radiation Apparatus