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</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)</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What causes reticulation in the image processing?

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

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

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

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

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

    What type of error is characterized by an overlapped film?

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

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