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Imaging& Film

CH 39 - Digital Imaging, Dental Film, and Processing Radiographs

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Term for the machine that automates all film-processing steps. Automatic Processor
These assist in the positioning of the Position Indicator Device; example Rinns. Beam Alignment Device
Image view that shows the crowns of both arches on 1 film. Bitewing
Term for a common type of phosphor. Calcium Tungstate
This contains extraoral films during exposure. Cassette
The type of film that shows the bony and soft tissue areas of the facial profile. Cephalometric Film
Term for the solid-state image sensor used in intraoral digital imaging; aka-senor or CCD. Charge-Coupled Device
Term for the electronic signals captured by sensors and displayed on computers. Digital Image
Term used when scanning traditional film-based radiographs into a digital image. Digitize
Term for the film designed for use in film duplicating machines. Duplicating Film
Term for the coating on the x-ray film that contains energy-sensitive crystals. Emulsion
Film designed for use in cassettes; commonly used for pano and cephalometric images. Extraoral Film
Term used for the sensitivity of the emulsion on the film to radiation; amount of radiation required to produce image of standard density . Film Speed
The part inside an extraoral cassette that converts x-ray energy into visible light, which in turn exposes screen film. Intensifying Screen
Film designed for placement into the patients mouth. Intraoral Film
The colored side of the film that faces the tongue; includes flap for opening before processing. Label side
Term for the invisible image on the film after exposure but before processing. Latent Image
The radiographic view that shows large areas of the maxilla or mandible. Occlusal
Used in cassettes to provide a wide view of both the upper and lower jaw. Panoramic Film
Term for the radiographic view that show the crown, root tip (Apex), and surrounding structures. Periapical
The reusable film-sized plates coated with phosphor as the image receptor. Phosphor Storage Plate (PSP)
Intraoral devices used to position and hold the film, sensor , or PSP. Positioning Instruments
A series of steps that change exposed film into a radiograph; steps include developing, rinsing, fixing, washing, and drying. Processing
Image produced by exposing film to radiation. Radiograph
The process of using electronic transfer of images and information used for consultation and/or insurance purposes in dentistry. Teledentistry
The solid white side of the film packet that faces the x-ray tube; includes a raised bump on 1 corner which points toward the incisal/occlusal surface. Tube Side
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