RADIOGRAPHY PRINCIPLES AND
TECHNIQUES 6TH EDITION BY JOEN
IANNUCCI AND LAURA HOWERTON
2026 DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY TEST
PAPER QUESTIONS ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Patient Too Far Forward
*blurred and diminished appearance of anterior teeth and prominent
imaging of spinal column on both sides.
Answer:
◉ Patient Too Far Back
*widened and magnified anterior teeth.
Answer:
◉ Patient Rotated
*narrowed appearance of teeth on the side closer to the image receptor
and a magnification of teeth on the side closer to the x-ray tube.
Answer:
, ◉ Patient's Chin Too Low
*exaggerated smile appearance.
Answer:
◉ Patient's Chin Too High
*flat appearance.
Answer:
◉ Patient's Chin Too High
*frown appearance.
Answer:
◉ Tongue Improperly Positioned
*apices of maxillary teeth obscured.
Answer:
◉ Patient Movement (Panoramic Radiograph)