For each clinical situation, identify the most appropriate i…
For each clinical situation, identify the most appropriate imaging exam. Select your answer from the following choices: periapical image bite-wing image panoramic image occlusal image CBCT scan A. a very frightened and traumatized 3-year-old who has fallen and fractured E and will barely open his mouth _______ B. preliminary evaluation of impacted third molars _______ C. evaluation of a suspected periapical abscess #30 _______ D. evaluation of eruption patterns, growth, and development of a 12-year old with a family history of supernumerary teeth _______ E. determining the endodontic working length during a root canal procedure on #8 _______ F. identifying incipient interproximal decay _______ G. initial examination of a patient with generalized severe interproximal bone loss _______ H. most accurate assessment of alveolar bone prior to implant placement _______
Read Details(1) Three-dimensional imaging provides a slightly less accur…
(1) Three-dimensional imaging provides a slightly less accurate image than traditional two-dimensional imaging. (2) Locations, distances, sizes, and shapes of pathology and anatomic landmarks, including eruption patterns, are more accurately represented with two-dimensional imaging.
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(1) Confirming with a patient their tendency to gag during imaging procedures is a recommended and proactive patient management strategy. (2) If a patient does gag, keep the receptor in place and calmly but firmly instruct the patient to continue to bite down and try again.
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