enable the dental radiographer it identify conditions that may otherwise go undetected, and allow the practitioner to see many conditions that are not apparent clinically
Uses of dental radiographs
detection
confirmation
localization
changes
one of the most important uses of dental radiographs. findes diseases, lesions, and conditions that cannot be identified clinically
detection
provide essential information during routine dental treatment and confirming suspected diseases and assisting in the localization of lesions and foreign objects
confirmation
localization
dental radiographs can be used to examine the status of the teeth and bone during growth and development, and are indespensable for:
showing changes secondary to trauma, caries, and periodontal disease.
What are the benefits of dental radiographs?
to minimized or prevent problems by detecting disease; the benefit far outweighs the risk of small doses of radiation
What are some of the common conditions found on dental radiographs that may not be seen clinically?
missing teeth
extra teeth
impacted teeth
dental caries
periodontal disease
tooth abnormalities
retained roots
cysts and tumors
What must the dental radiographer have a basic understanding of?
radiation history
working knowledge of radiation physics
radiation characteristics
radiation biology
radiation protection
what also mus the dental radiographer be familiar with?
dental x-ray equipment
dental x-ray film
dental x-ray image characteristics
dental x-ray film processing
quality assurance in the dental office
Dental radiographer duties and responsibilities
positioning and exposure of x-ray films
processing of x-ray films
mounting and identification of dental radiographs
education of pts about dental radiography
maintenance of darkroom facilities and processing equipment
implementation and monitoring of quality control procedures
ordering of dental x-ray film and related supplies