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Which component of the dental x-ray film is responsible for providing a stable support for the emulsion?
Which component of the dental x-ray film is responsible for providing a stable support for the emulsion?
- Film base (correct)
- Protective layer
- Film emulsion
- Adhesive layer
What is the purpose of the adhesive layer in the dental x-ray film?
What is the purpose of the adhesive layer in the dental x-ray film?
- To provide strength to the film base
- To enhance image quality
- To attach the emulsion to the base (correct)
- To emphasize contrast
What are the two types of silver halide crystals found in the film emulsion of dental x-ray film?
What are the two types of silver halide crystals found in the film emulsion of dental x-ray film?
- Silver bromide and silver chloride
- Silver chloride and silver iodide
- Silver bromide and silver iodide (correct)
- Silver nitrate and silver chloride
Where is the protective layer placed on the film?
Where is the protective layer placed on the film?
Which type of film is used when a duplicate record of a radiographic examination is needed?
Which type of film is used when a duplicate record of a radiographic examination is needed?
What is the purpose of the lead foil sheet in the film packet?
What is the purpose of the lead foil sheet in the film packet?
What determines how much radiation will reach the film emulsion?
What determines how much radiation will reach the film emulsion?
Which type of film is commonly used in extraoral radiography?
Which type of film is commonly used in extraoral radiography?
What converts x-ray energy into visible light in extraoral radiography?
What converts x-ray energy into visible light in extraoral radiography?
Which color of light do blue-sensitive films require?
Which color of light do blue-sensitive films require?
What is the purpose of a cassette in extraoral radiography?
What is the purpose of a cassette in extraoral radiography?
Which size periapical film is used primarily to examine the anterior teeth in adults?
Which size periapical film is used primarily to examine the anterior teeth in adults?
What type of film is used to examine the crowns of both maxillary and mandibular teeth on one film?
What type of film is used to examine the crowns of both maxillary and mandibular teeth on one film?
What size film should be used to take a bitewing on a 3-year-old child?
What size film should be used to take a bitewing on a 3-year-old child?
What is the fastest film speed used for intraoral radiography?
What is the fastest film speed used for intraoral radiography?
