an explanation of what is viewed on a dental radiograph
radiographic interpretation
identification of a disease by examination or analysis
diagnosis
t/f anyone in the dental team can diagnose radiographs?
false-only the dentist all other prohibited by law
what is the importance of interpretation?
detection of disease
detection of lesions
conditions of teeth and jaws that cannot be identified clinically
who is trained to interpret radiographs?
the dentist and dental hygienist
what 8 things must a person have an understanding of to interpret radiographs?
normal anatomy
dental restorations
dental materials
foreign objects
dental caries
periodontal disease
traumatic injuries
periapical lesions
t/f interpretation is the identification of disease by examination or analysis
false- that is diagnosis
_______ is made by the dentist after thorough review of the medical history, dental history, clinical examination, radiographic examination and clinical or laboratory tests.
diagnosis
what is it called when an explanation of what is viewed on a radiograph is given?
interpretation
When and where are radiographs interpreted?
right after mounted and in front of the patient in a light box or computer screen