XCP's
The anterior XCP is what color?
Blue
What does ALARA stand for?
As low as reasonably possible
What size sensor would you select for a 7 year old child?
Size 1
What type of x-ray is used to detect interproxmial caries
Bitewing x-ray
An x-ray image that is blurry is caused why what error?
Movement of patient/sensor
What color is the XCP for pre-molars/molars
Yellow
What is the maximum permissible dose (MPD) of a nonoccupationally exposed individual?
.1 REM
What size sensor is (usually) selected for adults?
What type of x-ray captures the crown and 2mm beyond the apex of the tooth?
Periapical (PA)
Overlapping
What color is the bitewing XCP?
Red
Longer wavelengths of radiation have ___ energy. Shorter wavelengths have ___ energy.
Less; more
what type of x-ray must be processed similar to photography?
Dental film x-ray
Panoramic x-ray
What error is characterized by a round white border on part of the x-ray image?
Cone-Cut
What color is the Endodontic XCP?
Green
Increasing the KvP on your control panel will result in an image being ____ with ___ contrast.
Darker; higher
Which x-ray is a thin, flexible plate that stores an image that has to be scanned to digitally transfer the image?
PSP (phosphor storage plate)
What x-ray takes a profile view of a patient and is widely used in orthodontics?
Cephalometric
Foreshortening
What is the name of the X-ray holder that does not have the XCP bar/ring and can be used anywhere in the mouth
Snap-A-Ray
What is the primary function of a collimator in dental radiography?
To restrict the size and shape of the x-ray beam
Type of sensor contains a silicon chip with an electronic circuit embedded in the silicon?
Direct Digital imaging sensor
What x-ray is necessary used for implant/endodontic treatment or complicated cases?
CBCT (Conebeam computed tomography) or 3D x-ray
Failure to remove metal objects from a patient's head/neck area while taking a panoramic will result in which error?