Within the x-ray tube there are two electrodes, the positive electrode is the________
The ________ setting regulates the speed and penetrating power of the x-ray
This small film is worn whenever you are in the office and measures any radiation that you might receive as an operator or when performing other office tasks.
A Collimator contains a hole that limits the size of the primary beam to no more than_______ inches in diameter at the skin of the patient.
The bitewings are usually taken as part of the FMX and is also used as a separate technique when an FMX is not indicated
Scattered radiation can be controlled by?
One of the signs of over exposure to radiation is
___________ is an invisible high energy wave that can penetrate solid objects.
The most sensitive cells to X-rays are those that are more specialized and reproduced more quickly are?
A maxillary occlusal exposure is
When an excessive vertical angle is used when taking x-rays the resulting image will be
X-ray and light are are forms of radiation that can be directed in a specific direction.
Chemical that works on the crystal to produce the image on the film.
When taking dental radiographs, the area with potential to cause most cross contamination is?
The______________ is rectangular lead disk that is placed over the opening of the
Which protects the surrounding tissue from unnecessary exposure by absorbing the x-ray?
The setting that regulates the quantity of x-ray produced during an exposure
When exposing and processing radiographs, it is essential as with any dental treatment that infection control procedures are carefully followed.
Rem determines the_______________
A child requires___________________ when taking x-rays?
Which film is considered the best for caries detection by the dentist?
What is commonly used to assist in taking good dental x-rays?
What is considered an extra-oral x-ray?
Avoid exposing pregnant women in their first trimester. Avoid retaking more than 3 radiographs on any patient when doing a full FMX.
This concept endorses the use of the lowest possible exposure to the patient and operator to x-ray exposure
During the processing technique, the chemical solutions convert the latent x-ray film image into a visible one.
Processing utilizing an automatic film processing system is a faster more effective method of film processing?
The best film sizes to use on a child are
Who is responsible for ordering radiographs?
