intraoral examination

intraoral examination.

See dental examination.

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examination,

n 1. inspection; search; investigation; inquiry; scrutiny; testing.
n 2. the inspection or investigation of part or all of the body to measure and evaluate the state of health or disease. The examination may include visual inspection, percussion, palpation, auscultation, and measurement of mobility as well as various laboratory and radiographic procedures.

examination, anteroposterior extraoral radiographic,

n an examination in which the film is placed at the posterior direction with the rays passing from the anterior to the posterior direction to record images.

examination, bite-wing intraoral radiographic,

n radiography in which an intraoral radiograph records on a single film the shadow images of the outline, position, and mesiodistal extent of the crowns, necks, and coronal third of the roots of both the maxillary and mandibular teeth and alveolar crests.

examination, body section extraoral radiographic,

n (tomogram), a radiographic procedure of various internal layers of the head and body accomplished by the synchronized movement of the roentgen-ray tube and film in parallel planes but in opposite directions from each other. Also known as
tomography, laminagraphy, planigraphy, and
stratigraphy.

examination, bregmamentum extraoral radiographic

n radiography in which the film is placed beneath the chin, with the rays directed downward through the junction of the coronal and sagittal sutures (bregma) to the chin (mentum).

examination, cephalometric extraoral radiographic

(sef´lōmet´rik),
n See cephalometric radiography.

examination, clinical,

n 1. the visual and tactile scrutiny of the tissues of and surrounding the oral cavity.
n 2. the formal testing of the dental professional student to determine whether his or her skills meet or exceed established standards.

examination, complete,

n a methodical, complete assessment of an individual involving basic and supplementary procedures as well as evaluation of the plan for preventive care.

examination, extradental intraoral radiographic,

n an examination in which the film is placed between the teeth and the tissue of the cheek or lip for the exploration or localization of the internal structures of these tissues.

examination, extraoral radiographic,

n an examination of the oral and paraoral structures by exposing films placed extraorally, in contrast to intraorally.

examination, gingival,

n the observation of the primary visual symptoms of periodontal disease, including color changes; changes in surface texture; deviations from normal contour and structure, tissue tone, and vitality; presence or absence of clefts; and the position of attachment.

examination, intraoral,

n an examination of all the structures contained within the oral cavity.

examination, intraoral radiographic,

n the examination of the oral and paraoral structures by exposing films placed within the oral cavity.

examination, lateral facial extraoral radiographic,

n an examination by means of a lateral head film.

examination, lateral head extraoral radiographic,

n an examination in which the film is placed parallel to the sagittal plane of the head.

examination, lateral jaw extraoral radiographic,

n an examination in which the film is placed adjacent to the mandible.

examination, limited,

n an assessment typically conducted during an emergency situation for the management of a critical medical condition.

examination, mental extraoral radiographic,

n an examination in which the film is placed beneath the chin, and the radiation is directed through the long axis of the mandibular central incisors while the oral cavity is open.

Examination, National Board Dental Hygiene,

n.pr See National Board Dental Hygiene Examination.

examination, oblique occlusal intraoral radiographic,

n an exploratory examination of the maxillae or mandible using an occlusal type of film placed between the teeth. The rays are directed obliquely downward or upward (usually 60° to 75° in the vertical plane) and parallel to the sagittal plane.

examination, panoramic extraoral radiographic,

n a curved, single-film radiography in which the beam source and film rotate in a synchronized manner about the head, exposing oral structures sequentially with simultaneous exposure of corresponding areas of the film.

examination, periapical intraoral radiographic,

n the basic intraoral examination, showing all of a tooth and the surrounding periodontium.

examination, posteroanterior extraoral radiographic,

n an examination in which the film is placed anteriorly, with the rays passing from the posterior to the anterior direction.

examination, profile extraoral radiographic,

n a lateral head examination to show the profile of bone and soft tissue outline. It uses a decrease in milliampere seconds or an increase in target-film distance for recording the soft tissue image.

examination, radiographic,

n 1. the production of the number of radiographs necessary for the radiologic interpretation of the part or parts in question.
n 2. the study and interpretation of radiographs of the oral cavity and associated structures.

examination, stereoscopic extraoral radiographic,

n a radiographic examination used in conjunction with a stereoscope for localization. Exposures of two films are made, with identical placement of each film adjacent to the part in question and with a different angulation for each exposure.

examination, temporomandibular extraoral radiographic,

n an examination in which the film is placed adjacent to the area to be examined, with the rays directed through a point that is 2.5 inches (6.25 cm) above the tragus of the opposite external ear, with a vertical angulation of 15° and a horizontal angulation of 5° downward. Various other techniques and angulations are used, including laminagraphy, in examining this area.

examination, true occlusal topographic intraoral radiographic,

n the radiography of the maxillae or mandible using an occlusal type of film placed between the teeth, with the rays directed at right angles to the plane of the film or through the long axis of the teeth adjacent to the part in question.

examination, Waters extraoral radiographic,

n.pr the posteroanterior examination of the paranasal sinuses. The film is placed in contact with the nose and chin, with the rays directed at right angles to the plane of the film.