(1)  When a patient has a strong gag reflex, it is best to expose the most difficult images first and then move on to those that are easier to tolerate to finish on a positive note.  (2)  Using a single decisive motion that brings the receptor firmly into contact with the palate is recommended to prevent the gag reflex.

A healthy alveolar crest between anterior teeth appears very _______ in color on the image and is very _______ in shape.  While a healthy alveolar crest between posterior teeth is slightly less  _______ in color on the image and is  _______ in shape and parallel to a line drawn between the adjacent _______

How would you determine the difference between a composite restoration and decay if you were unsure based upon the dental image appearance?

(1) If a patient refuses to have dental images exposed, the dentist may refuse to treat the patient.   (2) A patient may sign a waiver to release the dentist from liability resulting from their refusal to have prescribed dental images exposed. 

A porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crown appears:  

Identify the 5 principles of the paralleling technique.

Select all structures that appear radiopaque on a panoramic image.  

What is an important modification for taking dental radiographs on patients with vision impairment?  

Explain why the relative position of the patient’s occlusal plane to the floor, is important when using the bisecting technique. 

Which illustration shows an angle that is bisected?