Radiographic Errors and Artifacts - Causes of Faulty Radiograph
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What is the cause of a radiopaque artifact in a radiograph?

  • Incorrect vertical angulation (correct)
  • Patient preparation error
  • Projection error
  • High density image (faint)

Which exposure error results in a high density image (faint) on a radiograph?

  • Incorrect horizontal angulation (correct)
  • Low density image
  • Blank image
  • Image with high and low contrast

What is the consequence of a pressure mark in a dental radiograph?

  • Distortion (correct)
  • Crown not shown
  • Dot artifact
  • Radiopaque artifact

Which error leads to a double image in a radiograph?

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

What type of image results from a processing error causing a blank image on the radiograph?

<p>Low density image (dark) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of an exposure error resulting in an image with high and low contrast?

<p>Area of interest not shown (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which error leads to apices being cut off in a radiograph?

<p>Projection error (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of a black line artifact on a radiograph?

<p>Dropped film corner (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which image processing error is characterized by a film with no visible image?

<p>Blank image (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common anatomical structure that is ghosted in OPG errors?

<p>Ramus of the mandible (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of artifact resembles its real counterpart and has the same morphology?

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

What causes reticulation in the image processing?

<p>Film handling errors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of error results in a film with a black spot or patch?

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

What patient positioning error can cause distortion due to movement during exposure?

<p>Patient's tongue position during exposure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which error results in a film with a yellowish brown discoloration?

<p>Lead apron artifact (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of error is characterized by an overlapped film?

<p>OPG errors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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