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Module 8 Dentistry
Intraoral Imaging
Term | Definition |
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Angulation | Alignment of central ray of x-ray beam in horizontal and vertical planes. |
Bisecting Technique | intraoral technique of exposing dental images. |
Bitewing | Type of image used for interproximal examination. |
Central x-ray | X-ray at center of beam. |
Contact Area | Area of the mesial or distal surfaces of a tooth that touches an adjacent tooth in the same arch. |
Crestal Bone | Coronal portion of alveolar bone found between the teeth. |
Developmental Disability | Impairment of mental or physical functioning that usually occurs before adulthood and lasts indefinitely. |
Diagnostic Quality | Referring to images with the proper structures and necessary density, contrast, definition, and detail for diagnostic purposes. |
Interproximal | Between two adjacent surfaces. |
Intersecting | Cutting across or through. |
Long Axis of the Tooth | Imaginary line dividing the tooth longitudinally (vertically) into two equal halves. |
Occlusal Technique | Used to examine large areas of the upper or lower jaw. |
Parallel | Moving or lying in the same plane, always separated by the same distance. |
Paralleling Technique | Intraoral technique of exposing periapical and bitewing images. |
Perpendicular | Intersecting at or forming a right angle. |
Physical Disability | Impairment in certain function(s) of the body, such as vision, hearing, or mobility. |
Positioning Instrument | Intraoral device used to position and hold the film, sensor, or PSP. |
Right Angle | Angle of 90 degrees formed by two lines perpendicular to each other. |