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Which component of dental x-ray film is responsible for providing a stable support for the delicate emulsion?
Which component of dental x-ray film is responsible for providing a stable support for the delicate emulsion?
- Adhesive layer
- Film emulsion
- Protective layer
- Film base (correct)
What is the primary purpose of the film base in dental x-ray film?
What is the primary purpose of the film base in dental x-ray film?
- To provide a stable support for the emulsion (correct)
- To withstand heat, moisture, and chemical exposure
- To enhance image quality
- 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 chloride and silver iodide
- Silver bromide and silver iodide (correct)
- Silver nitrate and silver iodide
- Silver bromide and silver chloride
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 is the most frequently used bite-wing film size?
What is the most frequently used bite-wing film size?
What size film should be used to take radiographs on a 3-year-old child to check the interproximal surfaces on posterior maxillary and mandibular teeth for decay?
What size film should be used to take radiographs on a 3-year-old child to check the interproximal surfaces on posterior maxillary and mandibular teeth for decay?
What is the fastest film speed recommended for intraoral radiography?
What is the fastest film speed recommended for intraoral radiography?
Where is the protective layer placed on the film?
Where is the protective layer placed on the film?
What happens to the silver halide crystals positioned behind an amalgam restoration when exposed to x-ray radiation?
What happens to the silver halide crystals positioned behind an amalgam restoration when exposed to x-ray radiation?
What is the invisible image created within the emulsion on the exposed film called?
What is the invisible image created within the emulsion on the exposed film called?
Why is double-emulsion film used instead of single-emulsion film in intraoral x-ray film packets?
Why is double-emulsion film used instead of single-emulsion film in intraoral x-ray film packets?
Which type of film requires the use of a screen for exposure?
Which type of film requires the use of a screen for exposure?
What type of light are screen films sensitive to?
What type of light are screen films sensitive to?
Why are rare earth intensifying screens considered faster than calcium tungstate screens?
Why are rare earth intensifying screens considered faster than calcium tungstate screens?
What is the purpose of a cassette in extraoral radiography?
What is the purpose of a cassette in extraoral radiography?
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