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What is the main reason provided in the text for all radiographs needing to be 'justified'?
What is the main reason provided in the text for all radiographs needing to be 'justified'?
- To maintain image quality
- To enhance contrast
- To reduce scan time
- To avoid unnecessary exposure (correct)
Which type of structures appear as radiopaque areas on a radiograph?
Which type of structures appear as radiopaque areas on a radiograph?
- Soft tissues
- Dense structures (correct)
- Fluid-filled structures
- Air-filled structures
What term is used to describe the high energy electromagnetic radiation that travels as wave packets called 'photons'?
What term is used to describe the high energy electromagnetic radiation that travels as wave packets called 'photons'?
- Infrared radiation
- Microwaves
- Gamma rays (correct)
- Ultraviolet waves
What is the primary factor affecting the density of radiolucent areas in a radiographic image?
What is the primary factor affecting the density of radiolucent areas in a radiographic image?
Which term describes areas on a radiograph where the X-ray beam has passed through the object, appearing black?
Which term describes areas on a radiograph where the X-ray beam has passed through the object, appearing black?
What is a limitation of viewing a 2D image of a 3D object according to the text?
What is a limitation of viewing a 2D image of a 3D object according to the text?
Which radiographic technique involves interpreting medical imaging according to the text?
Which radiographic technique involves interpreting medical imaging according to the text?
In dental anatomy, which type of tooth numbering system uses a 'Letters and numbers system'?
In dental anatomy, which type of tooth numbering system uses a 'Letters and numbers system'?
What is one reason why viewing a 2D image of a 3D object has limitations?
What is one reason why viewing a 2D image of a 3D object has limitations?
What does the term 'Bitewings' refer to in the context of radiographs?
What does the term 'Bitewings' refer to in the context of radiographs?
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Why justify radiographs?
Why justify radiographs?
To minimize unnecessary radiation exposure.
What are radiopaque areas?
What are radiopaque areas?
Structures that are difficult for X-rays to penetrate.
What are Gamma rays?
What are Gamma rays?
High-energy electromagnetic radiation in wave packets.
Density of radiolucent areas depend on?
Density of radiolucent areas depend on?
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What are radiolucent areas?
What are radiolucent areas?
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2D image limitation?
2D image limitation?
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What is radiography?
What is radiography?
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What is Palmer Notation?
What is Palmer Notation?
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What are bitewings?
What are bitewings?
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Limitation of 2D image?
Limitation of 2D image?
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