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29 Cards in this Set
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Automatic processor
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Device that automates all film processing steps.
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Beam alignment device
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Assists in the positioning of the position maicator device (PID).
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Bitewing
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Radiographic view that shows the crowns of both arches on one film.
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Calcium tungstate
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Common type of phosphor.
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Cassette
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Holder for extraoraI films during exposure.
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Cephalometric film
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Shows the bony and soft tissue areas of the facial profile.
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Duplicating film
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Film designed for use in film duplicating machines.
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Emulsion
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A coating on the x-ray film that contains energy-sensitive crystals.
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Extraoral film
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Film designed for use in cassettes.
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Film holder
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Device used to position and hold dental x-ray films.
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Film speed
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The sensitivity of the emulsion on the film to radiation.
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Intensifying screen
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Device used to convert x-ray energy into visible light, which in turn exposes screen film.
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Intraoral film
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Film designed for placement in the patient's mouth.
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Label side
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Colored side of the film that faces the tongue.
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Latent image
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The invisible image on the x-ray film after exposure but before processing.
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Occlusal
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Radiographic view that shows large areas of the maxilla or mandible.
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Panoramic film
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Provides a wide view of the upper and lower jaws.
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Periapical
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Radiographic view that shows the crown, root tip, and surrounding structures.
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Processing
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A series of steps that change exposed film into a radiograph (The steps include developing, rinsing, fixing, washing, and drying.)
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Radiograph
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Image produced on photosensitive film by exposing the film to radiation and then processing it.
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Tube side
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Solid white side of the film that faces the x-ray tube.
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Artifact
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An image on a radiograph that is not an actual structure but is caused by the technique.
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Disclosure
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Process of informing the patient about a procedure, for example, the procedure for taking x-rays.
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Informed consent
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Permission granted by a patient after being informed about the details of a procedure.
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Liable
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Accountable or legally responsible.
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Quality assurance (QA)
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A plan to ensure that the dental office prodcedures consistent, high-quality images with a minimum of exposure to patients and personnel.
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Quality control tests
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Specific tests used to ensure quality in dental x-ray equipment, supplies, and film processing.
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Stepwedge
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Device constructed of layered aluminum steps to demonstrate film densities and contrasts.
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Viewbox
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An illuminated boxlike device used to view radiographs.
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