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extraoral and digital radiography

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show cephalostat  
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show charge coupled device  
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filmless imaging system tha uses a sensor to caputre images, then coverts the images into electronic pieces and stores them in a computer   show
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an image composed of pixels   show
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to convert an image into a digital form that it turn can be processed by a computer   show
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a technique in which the image is captured on an intraoral sensor and then is viewed on a computer monitor   show
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feature that allows the operator to adjust the milliamperage and kilovoltage settings   show
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rediographs taken when large areas of the skull or jaw must be examined   show
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show focal trough  
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imaginary plane that passes through the top of the ear canal and the bottom of the eye socket   show
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show indirect digital imaging  
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show midsaggital plane  
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small detector that is placed intraorally to caputre a radiographic image   show
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show storage phosphor imaging  
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joint on each side of teh head that allows movement of the mandible   show
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radiographic technique that allows imaging of one layer or section fo the body while blurring images from structures in other planes   show
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show when large areas of teh skull or jaw must be examined or when patients are unable to open their mouths for film placement  
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show view the entire dentition and related structures on a single film  
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show bitewing films, dental caries or periapical lesions  
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panoramic radiographs are used to:   show
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show substitute for intraoral films, diagnose dental caries, diagnose periodontal disease, diagnose periapical lesions  
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show panoramic xray unit, screen type film, intensifying screens and cassettes  
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show ghost images  
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if the patients lips are not closed during a panoramic radiograph the result is   show
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show in contact with the palate  
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show a dark radiolucent shadow that obscures the apices of teh maxillary teeth  
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if the patient is positioned with the chin too high when taking a panoramic radiograph the result will be   show
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show an exaggerated smile line will be apparent  
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show the anterior teeth appear too fat  
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show to skinny and out of focus  
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show the cervical spine appears as a radiopacity in the center of the film  
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