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?                                         

Identify each of the labeled items in the diagram.  A is the _______ , B is the _______ , C is the  _______ and D is the  _______ The imaging technique illustrated in the diagram is the  _______ technique.

Figure 8-1Which structure acts as a cushion and consists of fibrocartilage?