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What are the three types of interaction of x-rays with matter? |
1. Scatter 2. Absorption 3. Transmission |
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Scatter |
X-Ray hits patient, but does not enter tissue. New photon of lower wavelength( energy) travels in a different direction. Source of fog on radiograph and source of useless radiation to patient. |
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Absorption |
Some/all of x-rays energy absorbed by tissue. Removes photons from beam, results in white(radiopaque) areas on the image- metallic restorations, cortical bone/enamel. |
