Radiographic Image Interpretation
Who is responsible for the final interpretation and diagnosis of radiographs? -
dentist
Any dental professional with training can ________________________. -
interpret radiographs
Explanation of what is viewed on a radiograph -
interpretation
Identification of disease by examination or analysis -
diagnosis
________________ involves medical history clinical, clinical exam and lab tests. -
diagnosis
When is the best time to review and interpret radiographs? -
immediately after mounting
What should be listed in a documented radiograph interpretation? -
date of exposure, number/type of images, evaluation of diagnostic quality, list of limiting
factors, retakes or additional images needed, description of teeth
What are the terms used to describe lesions? -
appearance, location, size
If an area is dark or black it is ____________________ and is a site of caries. -
radiolucent
An area that is light or white would be described as ___________________ and is dense and absorbs
radiation. -
radiopaque
A lesion with one compartment; small and nonexpansile; borders appear corticated or non-corticated. -
unilocular radiolucent lesion
Thin, well-demarcated radiopaque of bone at periphery; usually y indicates a benign, slow growing
process. -
unilocular corticated border
No radiopaque rim of bone at periphery; periphery appears fuzzy or poorly defined; benign or
malignant. -
unilocular noncorticated border
Multiple radiolucent compartments; frequently expansile -
