Dentistry Chapter 16 Type Imaging Receptor Technique

Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition

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Introduction to Dental

Imaging Examinations

Chapter 16

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Learning Objectives

Lesson 16.1: Introduction to Dental

Imaging Examinations

1. Define the key terms associated with dental

imaging examinations.

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Learning Objectives

Lesson 16.1: Introduction to Dental

Imaging Examinations (Cont.)

5. List the general diagnostic criteria for

intraoral images.

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Introduction

Purpose

To introduce the dental radiographer to the

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Intraoral Imaging Examination

Types of intraoral imaging examinations

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Intraoral Imaging Examination (Cont.)

An inspection of teeth and intraoral adjacent

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Types of Intraoral

Imaging Examinations

Periapical examination

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Periapical Examination

Purpose

Used to examine the entire tooth and supporting

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Interproximal Examination

Purpose

To examine the crowns of both the maxillary and

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Occlusal Examination

Purpose

Used to examine large areas of the maxilla or the

mandible on one film

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Complete Mouth Series/Full Mouth Series

CMS, also known as FMS or FMX

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Diagnostic Criteria

for Intraoral Images

Images must have optimum density, contrast,

definition, and detail.

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Extraoral Imaging Examination

An inspection of large areas of the skull or

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Prescribing Dental Images

Prescribing is based on the individual needs

of the patient.

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Prescribing Dental Images (Cont.)

Not all patients need a CMS.

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Questions?

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