List reasons for assessing a patient for occlusal radiographs
What will be an ideal response?
To locate supernumerary, unerupted, or impacted teeth; to locate retained roots of extracted teeth; to detect the presence of, locate, and evaluate the extent of disease and lesions (cysts, tumors, etc.); to locate foreign bodies in the jaws; to reveal the presence of salivary stones (sialoliths) in the ducts of the sublingual and submandibular glands; to aid in evaluating fractures of the maxilla or mandible; to show the size and shape of mandibular tori; to aid in examining patients with trismus who can open their mouths only a few millimeters; to evaluate the borders of the maxillary sinus; to examine cleft palate patients; to use as an acceptable substitute on young children who may not be able to tolerate the image receptor placement required for a periapical radiograph; and as a supplement to periapical or bitewing radiographs. The large size #4 occlusal image receptor is very useful for recording information that cannot be adequately recorded on the smaller periapical image receptor.
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A. I B. II C. IV D. V
Which of the following is an example of reading materials that should not be placed in the reception area?
A. General sports magazines B. Medical brochures or pamphlets C. Technical medical journals D. Office information packets E. Nature magazines
Physicians who practice osteopathic medicine have received what type of degree?
A. Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree B. Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree C. Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree D. Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree
What is the biggest risk associated with a finger sweep?
A. The pharynx may become damaged. B. The larynx may become damaged. C. The object causing the obstruction may be pushed into the esophagus. D. The object causing the obstruction may be pushed farther down the throat.