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Which of the following structures appear radiolucent on a dental image?
Which of the following structures appear radiolucent on a dental image?
- Dentin
- Enamel
- Fillings (correct)
- Bone
What happens to the density of a dental image when the kilovoltage (kV) is increased?
What happens to the density of a dental image when the kilovoltage (kV) is increased?
- The density decreases and the image appears lighter
- The density remains the same
- The density increases and the image appears darker (correct)
- The density increases and the image appears lighter
What is the effect of increasing the exposure time on the density of a dental image?
What is the effect of increasing the exposure time on the density of a dental image?
- The density decreases and the image appears lighter
- The density increases and the image appears darker (correct)
- The density increases and the image appears lighter
- The density remains the same
Which of the following statements about digital imaging compared to traditional radiography is true?
Which of the following statements about digital imaging compared to traditional radiography is true?
What is the reason why disposable plastic barrier sleeves are required for digital sensors?
What is the reason why disposable plastic barrier sleeves are required for digital sensors?
What is a potential concern regarding the use of digital images as evidence in lawsuits?
What is a potential concern regarding the use of digital images as evidence in lawsuits?
Which of the following is true about image sharpness in radiography?
Which of the following is true about image sharpness in radiography?
Which of the following is true about image magnification in dental imaging?
Which of the following is true about image magnification in dental imaging?
What is the term used to describe a radiographic image that appears larger than the actual size of the object it represents?
What is the term used to describe a radiographic image that appears larger than the actual size of the object it represents?
What is the purpose of the scintillator screen in a digital imaging sensor?
What is the purpose of the scintillator screen in a digital imaging sensor?
Which of the following is a primary advantage of digital imaging compared to conventional film?
Which of the following is a primary advantage of digital imaging compared to conventional film?
What is the range of numbers for a pixel in a digital image?
What is the range of numbers for a pixel in a digital image?
Which method of obtaining a digital image involves using an intraoral sensor exposed to x-radiation to transfer information directly to a computer?
Which method of obtaining a digital image involves using an intraoral sensor exposed to x-radiation to transfer information directly to a computer?
What is the spatial resolution of a digital imaging system using a CCD sensor?
What is the spatial resolution of a digital imaging system using a CCD sensor?
Which type of contrast is preferred in dental images?
Which type of contrast is preferred in dental images?
Which factor influences the sharpness of a dental image?
Which factor influences the sharpness of a dental image?
What is the term for the unsharpness or blurring of the edges of a dental image?
What is the term for the unsharpness or blurring of the edges of a dental image?
What is the term for the difference in the degrees of blackness between adjacent areas on a dental image?
What is the term for the difference in the degrees of blackness between adjacent areas on a dental image?
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