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What is the main reason for using the Line Focus Principle in radiography?
What is the effect of increasing the source-object distance in radiography?
What is the ideal orientation of the x-ray beam to the object and film in radiography?
What is the result of having a small object-film distance in radiography?
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Why is it important to have the object and film parallel to each other in radiography?
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What is the characteristic of an ideal radiograph in terms of image size and shape?
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What is the capability of the receptor to reproduce in an image?
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What is the term used to describe the fuzzy, unclear area that surrounds a structure on an image?
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What is the primary factor that influences the sharpness of an image?
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What is the purpose of using the Line Focus Principle?
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What is the ideal focal spot size for producing high-quality images?
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Why is it impossible to produce x-rays from a single 'point source'?
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What is the result of a smaller focal spot area on the image?
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What is the ultimate goal when it comes to image sharpness in radiology?
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What is the effect of increasing the focal-skin distance on image sharpness?
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How does decreasing the film-object distance affect image sharpness?
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What is the effect of larger crystals in film's emulsion on image sharpness?
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What is the result of movement of the tubehead, receptor, or patient during x-ray exposure on image sharpness?
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What is the effect of using intensifying screens on image sharpness?
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What is the formula for magnification in radiographic imaging?
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How does a longer PID (source-object distance) affect image magnification?
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What is the reason for preferring a longer PID (source-object distance) in radiographic imaging?
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Study Notes
Factors Affecting Sharpness
- Increasing FSD (Focal-Skin Distance) reduces penumbra and increases sharpness, but requires longer exposure times.
- Decreasing film-object distance reduces penumbra and increases sharpness.
- Larger crystals in film emulsion reduce sharpness, while smaller crystals increase sharpness.
- Movement of tubehead, receptor, or patient during x-ray exposure results in unsharpness.
Magnification
- Magnification occurs when a radiographic image appears larger than the actual size of the object it represents.
- Magnification is caused by the diverging x-ray beam.
- The formula to calculate magnification is M = film-object distance / source-object distance.
- Factors influencing magnification include source-object distance (FSD) and target-receptor distance.
Projection Geometry
- Sharpness is preferred in all images, while magnification and distortion must be minimized.
- Sharpness is the capability of the receptor to reproduce distinct outlines of an object.
- Penumbra is the fuzzy, unclear area that surrounds a structure on an image, causing unsharpness.
Factors Influencing Sharpness (continued)
- Small focal spot size reduces penumbra and increases sharpness.
- The smallest focal spot area possible is used to produce the sharpest image.
- The central ray of the x-ray beam must be as nearly perpendicular to the tooth and receptor as possible to record adjacent structures in their true spatial relationships.
Ideal Radiograph
- An ideal radiograph has a geometric image quality, same size and shape as the object.
- An ideal radiograph has good detail and photographic image quality.
- An ideal radiograph has good density and contrast.
Summary
- Using a small radiation source and Line Focus Principle increases sharpness.
- Increasing source-object distance increases sharpness and reduces magnification.
- Decreasing object-film distance increases sharpness and reduces magnification.
- Keeping the object and film parallel reduces distortion.
- Keeping the x-ray beam perpendicular to the object/film reduces distortion.
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Description
Understand the concepts of Focal-Skin Distance (FSD) and Film-Object Distance in radiology, including their effects on penumbra and sharpness. Learn how to adjust exposure time and distance for optimal results.
