Dental X-Rays

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Which component of dental x-ray film is responsible for providing a stable support for the emulsion?

  • Film base (correct)
  • Protective layer
  • Adhesive layer
  • Film emulsion

What is the purpose of the adhesive layer in dental x-ray film?

  • To attach the emulsion to the base (correct)
  • To emphasize contrast and enhance image quality
  • To provide strength to the film base
  • To protect the film from heat and moisture

What are the two types of silver halide crystals found in the film emulsion of dental x-ray film?

  • Silver chloride and silver bromide
  • Silver bromide and silver fluoride
  • Silver iodide and silver chloride
  • Silver bromide and silver iodide (correct)

Where are the silver halide crystals located on the film?

<p>In the emulsion of the film (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of x-ray film requires less radiation exposure to produce an image?

<p>Intraoral film (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the lead foil sheet in the intraoral x-ray film packet?

<p>To prevent backscattered radiation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the protective layer on the film?

<p>To shield the film from manipulation and damage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of film is commonly used in extraoral radiography?

<p>Screen film (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an intensifying screen in extraoral radiography?

<p>To convert x-ray energy into light (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of screen emits green light in extraoral radiography?

<p>Rare earth screen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended temperature range for storing unexposed, unprocessed films?

<p>50°F to 70°F (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which size periapical film is used primarily to examine the anterior teeth in adults?

<p>Size 1 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of film is used to examine interproximal tooth surfaces and crestal bone level?

<p>Bite-wing film (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What size film is used to take a bitewing on a 3-year-old child?

<p>Size 0 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which film speed is currently recommended by the ADA and AAOMR for intraoral radiography?

<p>F-speed film (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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