Why is a 3-D radiograph (CBCT) more useful than a 2-D radiograph in determining and monitoring orthodontic interventions?

What will be an ideal response?


CBCT is more reliable in determining location and position of unerupted, impacted, and supernumerary teeth, and other growth and developmental anomalies with a comparable radiation dose to a radiographic series of 2-D images.

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How often will you deposit federal employment taxes for the practice? 

A. Every other week B. Monthly C. Quarterly D. Yearly E. According to the federal tax deposit schedule

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Patient suffers from menorrhagia and undergoes a hysteroscopy with D&C and removal of leiomyomata. Assign both the ICD-10-CM and CPT codes

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Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the nose?

a. humidfy inspired gas b. conduct gas and food to lower airway c. filter the inspired gas d. warm the inspired gas

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