Dental materials and radiology: occlusal radiograph: practice question

A Dentistry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dentistry · Dental materials and radiology: occlusal radiograph

Sample item

A man has recurrent pain and swelling under the tongue at mealtimes. Which radiographic view best demonstrates a radiopaque stone in Wharton's duct near the floor of the mouth?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Mandibular occlusal view

A true mandibular occlusal radiograph shows the floor of the mouth and identifies calcified stones in the anterior part of the submandibular duct. Posterior stones may need an oblique lateral view.

Option by option

  • A. Bitewing

    Bitewings show crowns and interproximal caries.

  • B. Waters view

    A Waters view shows the maxillary sinuses and midface.

  • C. Mandibular occlusal view (correct)

    Correct. The occlusal view shows floor of mouth stones.

  • D. Lateral cephalogram

    A lateral cephalogram is for skeletal analysis.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is C, Mandibular occlusal view. A true mandibular occlusal radiograph shows the floor of the mouth and identifies calcified stones in the anterior part of the submandibular duct.

Why is "Bitewing" not the answer?

Bitewings show crowns and interproximal caries.

Why is "Waters view" not the answer?

A Waters view shows the maxillary sinuses and midface.

Why is "Lateral cephalogram" not the answer?

A lateral cephalogram is for skeletal analysis.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Dental materials and radiology: occlusal radiograph in Dentistry. Posterior stones may need an oblique lateral view.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Dental materials and radiology: occlusal radiograph?

Learn the dental formula, eruption ages and tooth structure once, as tables. Then use the flashcards and the other Dentistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.