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How mano electrons shells does an atom have? |
7 |
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Low Contrast? |
High KVPR |
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Radiation injury |
Damage to the tissues caused by exposure to ionizing radiation |
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How x-rays travel? |
In a straight line At the speed of light Have no mass or weight Have no charge Are invisible Interact with matter causing ionization Can penetrate opaque tissues & structures Can affect photographic film emulsion Can affect biological tissue |
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Uses of X-rays |
To detect,determine and classify oral disease and lesion To detect and evaluate trauma To evaluate growth and development To detect missing and supernumerary teeth To document the oral condition of a patient To educate patients about their oral health Florence Crawled to grave |
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ALARA |
As low as reasonable achievable |
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Background Radiation |
Everything that surround us Cosmic radiation Terrestrial radiation |
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PDS |
Positioning device system |
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Digital image |
Replaces the film or photogra |
