When a patient is a minor, informed consent:

The type of caries present on #30 is termed _______ caries.  Before this type of caries can occur, the patient must experience loss of  _______ and recession of the  _______ The pattern of bone loss evident on #30 is described as  _______

Place these steps of exposing a panoramic image in order from first (1) to last (8).

A.  Define radiopaque. B.  Describe the properties of structures or materials that appear radiopaque on dental images. C.  Explain why these structures or materials appear radiopaque on dental images.

Studies have compared the radiation dose of a typical dental CBCT scan to the radiation dose received from:

Explain why the maxillary teeth in this panoramic image appear to be “floating”.   

The proper vertical angulation of the PID for pediatric occlusal projections.  “The maxillary angulation is ____ degrees and the mandibular is ____ degrees.” Note: include positive or negative in your answers. _______ _______

(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?