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Chapter 38 Radiography

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show Concept of radiation protection that states that all exposures should be kept “as low as reasonably achievable.”  
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Anode   show
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show The basic unit of matter.  
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show “Braking radiation.” The sudden deceleration of electrons as they interact with highly positively charged nuclei.  
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show The negative electrode Consists of a tungsten wire filament in a cup-shaped holder made of molybdenum Supplies the electrons necessary to generate x-rays The tungsten filament produces electrons when heated The molybdenum cup focuses electrons into a  
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show X-rays at the center of the beam.  
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Contrast   show
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Control panel   show
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show The overall darkness or blackness of an image.  
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Dental radiography   show
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show A filmless method of capturing an image and displaying it by using an image receptor, an electronic signal, and a computer to process and store the image.  
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Distortion   show
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show The amount of energy absorbed by tissues.  
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show A device used to detect and measure an accumulated dosage of radiation.  
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Electron   show
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show The ability to do work.  
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show Flexible arm that is attached to the x-ray tubehead.  
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show Film-based or digitally produced recordings of anatomic structures.  
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show A recording medium for an image, normally film, phosphor storage plate (PSP), or a digital sensor.  
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Intensity   show
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ion   show
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show Process by which electrons are removed from atoms, causing the harmful effects of radiation in humans.  
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show radiation Radiation that produces ionization, resulting in harmful effects.  
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show Highest voltage of x-ray tube used during an exposure and it is used to control the penetrating power of the x-ray beam It is used to control the penetrating power of the x-ray beam. Dental x-ray machines generally operate at 70 or 90 kVp  
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Latent period   show
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show Device used to protect the reproductive and blood-forming tissues from scatter radiation.  
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Magnification   show
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Master switch, indicator light, selector buttons, exposure button   show
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show Anything that occupies space and has form or shape.  
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Milliampere (mA)   show
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Penumbra   show
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Personal radiation monitoring badge   show
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show A minute (tiny) bundle of pure energy that has no weight or mass.  
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Primary beam   show
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Primary radiation   show
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Quality of x-ray beam   show
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show The number of x-rays produced in the dental unit; the quantity of x-rays produced is controlled by milliamperage.  
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Radiation   show
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show Image produced on photosensitive film by exposing the film to radiation and then processing it.  
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show The science or study of radiation as used in medicine.  
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show A form of secondary radiation that occurs when an x-ray beam has been deflected from its path by interaction with matter.  
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Secondary radiation   show
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Sensor   show
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show A measure of how well an image reproduces the fine details or outline of an object.  
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show effects Effects of radiation that cause illness and are responsible for poor health (such as cancer, leukemia, and cataracts) but are not passed on to offspring.  
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Thyroid collar   show
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Tubehead   show
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Tungsten target   show
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X-radiation   show
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show Wilhem Conrad Roentgen  
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Who was the first person to make practical use of x-rays in dentistry?   show
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show The production of removing electrons from atoms, creating ions, and causing harmful effects of radiation in humans  
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What are the primary components of an x-ray machine?   show
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Name the negative electrode inside the x-ray tube   show
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Name the positive electrode inside the x-ray tube   show
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What does the control panel contain?   show
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show something abnormal, usually in the body  
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Cat NAP   show
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Wave concept   show
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Metal housing   show
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show Made of leaded glass or aluminum Keeps the oil in the tubehead, and acts as a filter for the x-ray beam  
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X-ray tube   show
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show Alters the voltage of incoming electrical current  
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Aluminum filter/Aluminum disks   show
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show A metal disc with a small opening in the center, 2” control the size and shape of the x-ray beam as it leaves the tubehead  
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show the open-ended, lead-lined cylinder extends from the opening of the metal housing used to aim the x-ray beam  
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show Measures about 6 inches long by 1 inch in diameter Includes: Leaded-glass housing Cathode Anode  
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show Prevents x-rays from escaping in all directions One area has a “window” that permits the x-ray beam to exit the tube and directs the beam toward the aluminum disks, lead collimator, and PID  
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show Lead-lined cylinder Used to aim the tubehead Placed as close as possible to the patient’s face Cylindrical or rectangular 8 inch or 16 inch in length  
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show Exposure button controls the flow of electricity to generate the x-rays Exposure time is measured in fractions of a second, called impulses 60 impulses = 1 second; 30 impulses = 0.5 second  
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show Primary radiation Secondary radiation Scatter radiation  
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show is made up of the x-rays that come from the target of the x-ray tube. Primary radiation is often referred to as the useful beam  
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What is Secondary radiation? Types of Radiation   show
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show is a form of secondary radiation that occurs when an x-ray beam has been deflected from its path through interaction with matter. it is deflected in all directions by patient tissues and travels to all parts of the patient’s body and to all areas of the d  
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IMAGE CHARACTERISTICS   show
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What is Radiolucent structures?   show
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show Body structures that radiation Does Not easily pass through appear radiopaque (white or light gray) on an image For example, tooth enamel, dense areas of bone, and metal restorations  
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show OBJECT THAT ALLOW X-RAYS TO PASS THROUGH. IMAGE APPEARS DARK.  
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show DOES NOT ALLOW X-RAYS TO PASS THROUGH. IMAGE APPEARS LIGHT.  
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show 1-quality, 2- quantity, 3- intensity this alow us to change the image of the radiopaque and the image detail as well  
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DIAGNOSTIC QUALITY IMAGES   show
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show the qualities necessary for a good image  
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show Old machines adjusted manually  
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show QUALITY IS PENETRATING ABILITY, OR STRENGTH, OR POWER. HOW STRONG IS YOUR BEAM IS DETERMINED BY KV.  
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What are the controlled of The quality or wavelength and energy of the x-ray beam?   show
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when do you need to use A higher kilovoltage?   show
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WHAT IS IMGE DENSITY ?   show
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show the use of 7 to 15 mA is required; a setting above 15 mA is not recommended because it would cause excessive heat production in the x-ray tube.  
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show Kv = quaLity mA=Quanlity  
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What is Intensity?   show
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What is thh intensity of the x-ray beam is affected ?   show
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show The image on a radiograph appears in a range of shades from black to white with multiple shades of grayg. This range is referred to as the gray scale Referred to as grey scale  
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show HIGH CONTRAST... DARKER BLACK AND LIGHTER WHITE, FEWER SHADES INBETWEEN. HIGH CONTRAST, SHORT SCALE CONTRAST.HIGHER KVP  
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what is LOWER CONTRAST?   show
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show medium of high and lower contrast  
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show 90 kVp setting Requires less exposure time Image low contrast More shades of gray  
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show 70 kVp Requires more exposure time Image high contrast Fewer shades of gray  
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show is the overall blackness or darkness of a film. An image with the correct density enables the dentist to view black areas (air spaces), white areas (enamel, dentin, and bone), and gray areas (soft tissues).  
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What is controlled the degree of density?   show
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what is Correct density enables the dentist to view?   show
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show Sharpness Distortion: Magnification  
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show -How well an image reproduces fine detail -Detail, sharpness, or definition -Penumbra  
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show Fuzzy or blurred area surrounding an image  
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show Focal spot size Smaller focal spot results in a sharper image Film composition Fast film speed results in less sharp detail Movement Slightest movement of patient, receptor, or PID  
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show is called penumbra  
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show refers to the disproportionate change in the size of images that is caused by excessive or insufficient vertical angulation  
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show refers to the proportionate enlargement of a dental image.  
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Name the types of Radiation.   show
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show Radiopaque does not allow passage of x-rays, images appear white/light Radiolucent does allow passage of x-rays, images appear black/dark  
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show Air space, soft tissues, cavities, abscesses, dental pulp  
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Give examples of structures that appear radiopaque on a radiograph.   show
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What are the three characteristics of the x-ray beam?   show
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Which exposure factor controls contrast?   show
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show The overall darkness or blackness of a film  
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Radiation effects   show
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ionizing radiation   show
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Tissue damage   show
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show Results in the harmful effects of x-rays in humans Can cause disruption of cellular metabolism and permanent damage to living cells and tissues Atoms that lose electrons become positive ions Unstable structures capable of interacting with and damaging  
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Biologic effects   show
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Cumulative effects   show
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