DA_Ch40 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Artifact | A blemish or unintended radiographic image that is not present in the actual structure |
Disclosure | Process of informing the patient about a procedure -- for example, the procedure for taking x-rays |
Image receptor | Recording medium for an image -- a digital sensor, a phosphor storage plate (PSP), or conventional dental x-ray film |
Informed consent | Permission granted by a patient after being informed about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a procedure. |
Liable | Accoutnable or legally responsible |
Phosphor sotrage plate (PSP) | Resuable fulm-sized flexible plate coated with phosphor as the image receptor |
Positioning Device | Instrument used to hold the film, phosphor storage (PSP), or digital sensor in teh proper position during exposure. Also commonly known as a "film-holder" |
Quality assurance (QA) | A plan to ensure that the dental office produces consistent, high-quality images with a minimum of exposure to patients and personnel. |
Quality control tests | Specific tests used to ensure quality in dental x-ray equipment, supplise, and film processing |
Sweptwedge | Device constructed of layered aluminum steps to demonstrate fulm densitites and contrasts |
View box | An illuminated boxlike device used to view radiographs |
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