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Descriptive Terminology

Chapter 31

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Learning Objectives

Lesson 31.1: Descriptive

Terminology

1. Define descriptive terminology, describe why

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Learning Objectives

Lesson 31.1: Descriptive

Terminology (Cont.)

3. Do the following related to how to describe

radiolucent lesions:

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Learning Objectives

Lesson 31.1: Descriptive

Terminology (Cont.)

4. Do the following related to how to describe

radiopaque lesions:

•Identify radiopaque lesions on a dental image in

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What Is Descriptive Terminology?

Descriptive terminology is terms used to

describe the appearance, location, and size

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Why Use Descriptive Terminology?

Descriptive terminology allows dental

professionals to intelligently describe and

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Descriptive Terminology

Versus Diagnosis

Descriptive terminology allows the dental

hygienist to describe what is seen on an

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Review of Basic Terms

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Radiolucent Versus Radiopaque

Radiolucent

The portion of a processed image that is dark or

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Radiolucent Versus Radiopaque (Cont.)

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How to Describe Lesions

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Appearance

Unilocular radiolucent lesions

One compartment

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Appearance (Cont.)

Unilocular lesion, corticated borders

The lesion exhibits a thin, well-demarcated

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Appearance (Cont.)

Multilocular radiolucent lesions

A lesion that exhibits multiple radiolucent

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Location

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Periapical Location

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Inter-Radicular Location

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Edentulous Zone

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Pericoronal Location

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Alveolar Bone Loss

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Size

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Size (Cont.)

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Terms Used to Describe

Radiopaque Lesions

Appearance

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Appearance

Can be described as focal opacity, target

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Focal Opacity

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Target Lesion

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Multifocal Confluent Pattern

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Irregular/Ill-Defined Opacity

A radiopacity may exhibit an irregular, poorly

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Ground Glass Opacity

A granular or pebbled radiopacity that

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Mixed Lucent-Opaque Lesion

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Soft Tissue Opacity

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Location

Radiopaque lesions may appear in the same

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Periapical Location

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Inter-Radicular Location

A radiopaque lesion located between the

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Edentulous Zone

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Pericoronal Location

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Size

Radiopaque lesions can vary from several

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Questions?

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