16 Questions
What is the cause of a radiopaque artifact in a radiograph?
Incorrect vertical angulation
Which exposure error results in a high density image (faint) on a radiograph?
Incorrect horizontal angulation
What is the consequence of a pressure mark in a dental radiograph?
Distortion
Which error leads to a double image in a radiograph?
Reversed film
What type of image results from a processing error causing a blank image on the radiograph?
Low density image (dark)
What is the consequence of an exposure error resulting in an image with high and low contrast?
Area of interest not shown
Which error leads to apices being cut off in a radiograph?
Projection error
What is the cause of a black line artifact on a radiograph?
Dropped film corner
Which image processing error is characterized by a film with no visible image?
Blank image
What is the most common anatomical structure that is ghosted in OPG errors?
Ramus of the mandible
Which type of artifact resembles its real counterpart and has the same morphology?
Ghost image
What causes reticulation in the image processing?
Film handling errors
Which type of error results in a film with a black spot or patch?
Scratched film
What patient positioning error can cause distortion due to movement during exposure?
Patient's tongue position during exposure
Which error results in a film with a yellowish brown discoloration?
Lead apron artifact
What type of error is characterized by an overlapped film?
OPG errors
Test your knowledge of radiographic errors and artifacts with this quiz focusing on the causes of faulty radiographs. Learn to identify and categorize errors into technique and projection errors, exposure errors, and processing errors.
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