Discover the Impact of Focal Spot and Film Crystals on Image Sharpness!

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Which term refers to the portion of an image that appears dark or black?

  • Contrast
  • Radiolucent (correct)
  • Density
  • Radiopaque

Which term refers to that portion of an image that appears light or white?

  • Density
  • Radiopaque (correct)
  • Contrast
  • Radiolucent

What term is used to describe the overall blackness or darkness of a dental image?

  • Contrast
  • Density (correct)
  • Radiopaque
  • Radiolucent

Which type of contrast is preferred in dental images?

<p>Short-scale contrast (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the difference in the degrees of blackness between adjacent areas on a dental image?

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

What factor has a direct influence on the contrast of a dental image?

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

What is the term for the capability of the receptor to reproduce the distinct outlines of an object on a dental image?

<p>Sharpness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors influences image sharpness in radiography?

<p>Film speed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which range of numbers represents the gray-scale resolution of a pixel in digital imaging?

<p>0 to 256 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of unsharpness in radiographic images?

<p>Movement during exposure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of digital imaging in terms of gray-scale resolution?

<p>It uses up to 256 shades of gray (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that influences image magnification in dental radiography?

<p>Target-receptor distance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the advantages of digital imaging in terms of patient exposure to x-radiation?

<p>It reduces patient exposure to x-radiation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is dimensional distortion in radiographic images caused by?

<p>X-ray beam angulation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the disadvantages of digital imaging in terms of initial setup?

<p>It is more expensive than conventional film (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using digital imaging in radiography?

<p>Digital sensors cannot withstand heat sterilization. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the majority of research suggest about the performance of digital imaging compared to traditional radiography?

<p>Digital imaging is equally as effective as traditional radiography. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it questionable whether digital images can be used as evidence in lawsuits?

<p>Digital images are easily manipulated. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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