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dental film and processing radiographs

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device that automates all film processing steps   automatic processor  
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assists in the positioning of the position indicator device ( PID )   beam alignment device  
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radiographic view that shows the crown of both arches on one film   bitewing  
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common type of phosphor   calcium tunstate  
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holder for extraoral films during exposure   cassette  
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shows the bony and soft tissue areas of the facial profile   cephalometric film  
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film designed for use in film duplicating machines   duplicating film  
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a coating on the x-ray film that contains energy sensitive crystals   emulsion  
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film designed for use in cassettes   extraoral film  
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device used to position and hold dental x-ray films   film holder  
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the sensitivity of teh emulsion on the film to radiation   film speed  
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device used to covert x-ray energy into visible light, which in turn exposes screen film   intensifying screen  
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film designed for placement in the patients mouth   intraoral film  
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colored side of the film that faces the tongue   label side  
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the invisible image on the x-ray film after exposure but before processing   latent image  
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radiographic view that shows large areas of the maxilla or mandible   occlusal  
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provides a wide view of the upper and lower jaws   panoramic film  
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radiographic view that shows the crown   periapical  
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a series of steps that change exposed film into a radiograph. The steps include developing, rinsing, fixing, washing and drying   processing  
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image produced on photosensitive film by exposing the film to radiation then processing it   radiograph  
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solid white side of the film that faces the x-ray tube   tube side  
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EeZee-Grip was formerly called the ______.   Snap-A-Ray  
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The emulsion on the intaoral film consist of three things.   Silver bromide, silver, halide, and silver iodide.  
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The film speed is classified by what organization?   American National Standards Institute. (ANSI)  
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What is the fastest speed available?   F speed  
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What are the three types of x-ray film that are used in dental radiography?   Intraoral, extaoral, and duplicating.  
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The small raised bump on the film packet is known as __________.   The identification dot.  
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The thin lead foil sheet is positioned ______ the film.   behind  
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What happens if you place the film packet in the mouth backwards?   a herringbone pattern will be visible on the radiograph.  
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The lead foil is considered a _________and may not be disposed of with the regular trash.   Hazardous waste  
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The raised dot points towards what surface of the tooth.   Incisal/occlusal  
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What type of film is used to examine large areas of the head or jaws?   Extraoral film.  
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What are two common extraoral films?   panoramic and cephalometric  
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The back side of the cassette is made of metal to ___________.   reduce scatter radiation.  
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The intensifying screen is coated with what material?   phosphor  
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What type of film is used with cassettes that have calcium tungstate intensifying screens?   Blue sensitive  
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Duplicating film is used only in a _______ setting.   darkroom  
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The effect that happens if you use film that is outdated.   Age fog  
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What is the first step in film processing?   Developer  
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What happens if the the film is left in the fixer for long periods of time?   removes the image from the film  
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What happens if the film is not properly fixed?   The film will fade and turn brown.  
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What are three forms of processing solution?   powder, ready to use liquid, and liquid concentrate.  
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How often should the chemicals in the processor be replaced?   Every 3 to 4 weeks  
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What is a safelight?   low-intensity light in the red-orange spectrum.  
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How far away from film and work area must a safelight be placed?   at least 4 feet  
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Processing solution in the automatic processor should be replaced every _______.   2-6 weeks  
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Overdeveloped film will appear _____.   Dark  
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A white line on the film will indicate the film has been ______ before developing.   scratched  
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