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15 Cards in this Set
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Acetic Acid |
Chemical used in development of of radiographs to stop the developing action and provide the required acidity for the sodium thiosulfate to work |
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Automatic Processing |
Processing of dental X-rays using automated equipment |
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Bisecting Technique |
X-ray technique that applies the geometric principle in which the central ray bisects the angle formed by the dental film and the long axis of the tooth |
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Bite-Wing |
Intraoral radiograph that shows the maxillary and mandibular crowns in occlusion |
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Blurred Image |
Images on the X-ray film that are out of focus |
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Clear film |
A film that was not exposed to radiation |
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Cone cutting |
Partial image created when the central beam misses the X-ray film |
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Cross-section technique |
Technique used to expose occlusal radiographs |
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Developer solution |
The first chemical solution used to process radiographs |
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Double exposure |
A technique error in which film was exposed twice |
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Duplicate technique |
A technique whereby dental radiographs are reproduced on specialized film |
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Elon |
A chemical reducer used in development of radiographs to blacken the exposed silver halide crystals |
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Elongation |
A technique error that elongates the image of the teeth |
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Fixer solution |
The second chemical solution used in processing radiographs |
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Fogged film |
Gray appearance , image detail is lost , and contrast is lessened |
