Each of the following dental materials might not be imaged on a dental radiograph or may be only slightly visible EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
a. Acrylic resins
b. Sealants
c. Silver points
d. Base materials
c. The endodontic restorative material silver points are metal and therefore will attenuate more of the x-ray beam, resulting in a more radiopaque appearance.
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. When an error or a change in scheduling occurs, you should use "white-out" so you can write new information in the same place. 2. Wave scheduling is best applied in smaller practices. 3. When making an appointment for a patient, give the patient a choice between two different dates. 4. When scheduling an appointment that requires the patient to fast, the physician will instruct the patient about the fasting times. 5. When a patient regularly misses appointments, you should call the patient to discuss the reason for this happening.
When taking the blood pressure, the last sound you hear is the ____.
A. systolic pressure B. auscultated pressure C. pressure point D. diastolic pressure E. palpated pressure
During an emergency call, you begin experiencing a significant amount of anxiety. The patient's family is present and the patient's condition is critical. You should:
A) request a relief paramedic and disengage from patient care at once. B) tighten and then relax specific muscle groups to initiate relaxation. C) try to ignore the anxiety as best you can and take care of the patient. D) take deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth.