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| What are two types of patients that we would need to modify our technique when taking radiographs? |
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Definition
- Patients with Gag reflexes
-patients with Disabilities
-patients with specific dental needs |
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| what are 4 examples of special considerations we may find in patients? |
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Definition
-Hypersensitive gag reflex
-physical or develop-mental disabilities
-pediatric patients
-edentulous patients |
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Term
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Definition
| the strong involuntary effort to vomit |
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Term
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Definition
-Elicited by stimulation of the sensitive tissues of the soft palate region.
-Includes the soft palate and the lateral posterior third of the tongue. |
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Term
| what is Psychogenic stimuli of gagging? |
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Definition
| Gagging is Originating in the mind. |
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| what is Tactile stimuli ? |
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Definition
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| what are the 4 components of patient management? |
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Definition
- Operator attitude
-Patient and equipment preparations
-exposure sequencing
-Receptor Placement |
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Term
| what must the Operator convey attitude wise? |
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Definition
| - Confidence and patient tolerance and understanding |
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Term
| The patient may not know what a Radiograph is or has never had them taken. So what must you do in order to make the patient more comfortable with what will be happening? |
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Definition
| explain the radiographic procedures that are about to be preformed. |
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Term
| what must you do before placing the sensor to ensure the sensor will not be in the mouth long? |
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Definition
| -do all preparations before placing the receptor |
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Term
| what is less likely to happen if you place the sensor quickly and make the exposure? |
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Definition
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Term
| where should you start in order to avoid a gagging reaction? |
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Definition
| Anterior and move posterior |
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Term
| when touching the palate what so you want to avoid doing? |
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Definition
| Sliding the film along the palate |
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Term
| How should you place film to the palate? |
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Definition
| firmly bring the film into contact with palatal tissues using one decisive motion. |
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Term
| how would you demonstrate receptor placement ? |
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Definition
- Rub a finger along the tissues near the intended area of film placement.
-Tell the patient "this is where the film/sensor will be positioned". |
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Term
| what must the Clinician do if the patients gag reflex is uncontrollable? |
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Definition
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Term
| what are different extra oral film that can be used with a gagger? |
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Definition
| Panoramic or lateral jaw radiographs |
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Term
| what is a different technique that can be used to obtain an image with a gagging prone patient? |
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Definition
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Term
| what are Helpful hints to remember when dealing with a patient who may gag? |
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Definition
-never suggest gagging
-Reassure the patient
- Suggest breathing through nose
-Try to distract the patient
-Try to reduce tactile stimuli
-Place salt on tongue (not if they have hypertension) |
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Term
| what are 3 physical disabilities that may limit one or more of an individuals major life activities? |
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Definition
-vision impairment
-hearing impairment
-mobility impairment |
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Term
| what are some developmental disabilities that may Limit there understanding or activities? |
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Definition
| problems with coordination or comprehension of instructions. |
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Term
| what are some helpful hints for people with disabilities? (things you can do) |
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Definition
-offer assistance
-talk directly to the person with a disability
-Explain procedure prior to radiographic procedure, discuss procedure with caretaker
-if cannot tolerate intraoral exposures, use extraoral radiography. |
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Term
| what are a few examples of patients with specific dental needs? |
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Definition
-Pediatric patients
-Endodontic patients
-Edentulous patients |
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Term
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Definition
| the branch of dentistry dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of dental diseases in children |
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Term
| when do you prescribe pedo dental radiographs? |
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Definition
| depends not only on the individual needs of the child but also on the age of the child and his or her ability to cooperate with the procedures |
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Term
| Pediatric film size for a child who is 3-6 years old would be? |
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Definition
size #0 film, BW or PA
Size #2 film, BW (age 6) and occlusal |
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Term
| What size film would be used on a Transitional Age patient (7-12)? |
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Definition
Size #1 Film, Anterior PA
Size #2 Film, Posterior PA and BW
(Size #1 Film, posterior PA and BW for smaller Child) |
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Term
| what are the recommended techniques for Primary or Transitional Dentition? |
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Definition
-Bisecting technique preferred for PA
-Bite-wing and occlusal technique |
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Term
| what are some helpful hints you can do when taking pedo Radiographs? |
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Definition
-Be confident
-Show and tell
- reassure the patient
-Demonstrate Behavior
-Request Assistance
-Postpone the Examination |
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Term
| what is an Edentulous Radiographic Examination looking for? |
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Definition
-Detection of root tips, impacted teeth and lesions.
-Identify objects imbedding in bone
-Establish position of normal anatomic landmarks relative to the crest of the alveolar ridge
-Observe the quality and quantity of bone that is present. |
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Term
| what is the most common radiograph used on Edentulous patients? |
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Definition
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Term
| what would a PA be used for with and Edentulous patient? |
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Definition
-as a follow up to the panoramic examination.
-Indicated for alveolar bone health (with implant and denture considerations) |
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Term
| what is a helpful tool to use when taking Edentulous arch PA radiographs? |
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Definition
| A cotton roll is helpful to keep receptor stationary. |
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