Landmarks
Radiolucent circle below the mandibular premolars
What is the mental foramen?
not a main component of a panoramic x-ray unit
What is a panoramic Film?
Prevents a large radiolucent area near the palate as seen on a panoramic xray
What is having your patient place their tongue on the roof of the mouth?
Bitewing xrays are taken
What is when necessary due to patient needs and predispositions?
Type of Xray that inflicts the most radiation on a patient
What is an FMX?
Anatomical landmark that helps determine the maxilla from the mandible when mounting xrays
What is the maxillary sinus?
The length of PIDs
What is 8 and 16 inches?
Technique preferred when exposing a PA using a digital sensor
What is the paralleling technique?
This agency must clear all dental devices
What is the FDA?
X-rays are a type of this kind of radiation
What is electromagnetic?
Radiolucent line area around the root of the tooth
What is the periodontal ligament space?
Digital radiography requires less radiation than traditional xrays because of this
What is it uses lower wave-length radiation
Failing to have the xray beam in a perpendicular position will result in
What is foreshortening and elongation?
Patient and operator protection must be the primary concern of the dental radiographer
What is true?
The __________ The wavelength the greater the energy
What is shorter?
Radiolucent line that extends through the area near the lower molars
What is the mandibular canal?
This controls the shades of gray
This occurs when the xray beam is not centered on the image receptor
What is cone cut?
A thyroid collar is designed to be
What is apart from or attached to the lead apron?
This type os radiation occurs when xrays are deflected by impact with other objects such as the patients face
What is scatter radiation?
Radiopaque circular area below the mandibular anteriors
What are the genial tubercles?
This is where the electrons are produced
What is the cathode?
Improper placement can cause misdiagnosis on Bwxs because of this
What is incorrect horizontal angulation?
Explaining risks of radiation exposure, informing patients of conditions that may go undetected without xrays and getting consent from a parent or guardian is all part of this
What is Informed consent?
This is the amount of radiation that is absorbed by body tissue
What is absorbed dose?