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A series of multiple-choice questions and answers related to dental radiography. It covers topics such as image receptors, digital systems, x-ray characteristics, and patient positioning. The questions are designed to test understanding of basic concepts in dental radiography.
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One type of image receptor for digital radiography is: -- Answer ✔✔ An image plate What is placed on the image scanner for processing? -- Answer ✔✔ Image plate A digital system key element is the: -- Answer ✔✔ X-Ray machine What allows the dentist to view areas of the teeth? -- Answer ✔✔ Digital image How many types of radiation are there? -- Answer ✔✔ Three Which X-Ray characteristic relates to the degree of darkness on an image? -- Answer ✔✔ Density Which X-Ray characteristic refers to the image's darkness and lightness? -- Answer ✔✔ Contrast Which X-Ray characteristic is dense and does not permit the passage of radiation? -- Answer ✔✔ Radiopaque How many planes of reference are used for proper PT positioning? -- Answer ✔✔ Two Which plane of reference should be parallel to the floor with the mouth slightly open for all maxillary and mandibular exposures? -- Answer ✔✔ Second plane In digital radiography what captures an image and transmits it to a computer? -- Answer ✔✔ Sensors
2 | P a g e What is the name of the electronic processor used to produce an image from the PSP plates? -- Answer ✔✔ Scan-X Which of the following is a very important step before using a digital system for the first time? -- Answer ✔✔ Refer to manufacturer’s instructions Which of the following requires a processor unit to scan the digital image into the computer? -- Answer ✔✔ PSP plate Which is not a step in exposing and downloading an image using a digital sensor? -- Answer ✔✔ Double click on PT's name Which of the following is an advantage of digital radiography? -- Answer ✔✔ Adjustments to the contrast or density can be accomplished When mounting digital images, what should be placed toward the incised edge or occlusal surface so that the images do not appear backwards? -- Answer ✔✔ Letter-a || How should teeth appear on the mount? -- Answer ✔✔ Same order as in mouth