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What determines the quality of a dental radiograph?
What determines the quality of a dental radiograph?
- The exposure time
- Visual characteristics of proper film density and contrast, and geometric characteristics of sharpness with minimal magnification and distortion (correct)
- The brand of the x-ray machine
- The color of the film
Who is considered a dental radiographer?
Who is considered a dental radiographer?
- Only individuals with a medical degree
- Any person who positions, exposes, and processes dental x-ray film (correct)
- Only dentists
- Only dental hygienists
What is the ideal diagnostic dental radiograph characterized by?
What is the ideal diagnostic dental radiograph characterized by?
- Overexposure and excessive magnification
- Blurry outlines and inconsistent size
- Underexposure and lack of contrast
- Proper density, contrast, sharp outlines, and minimal magnification (correct)
What does a diagnostic dental radiograph provide?
What does a diagnostic dental radiograph provide?
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What type of image is a dental radiograph?
What type of image is a dental radiograph?
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