The X-Ray Intensity Quiz

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Which of the following determines the energy and penetrating power of radiation?

  • X-ray beam intensity
  • X-ray beam quality
  • X-ray beam quantity
  • Wavelength (correct)

What is the term used to describe the mean energy or penetrating ability of the x-ray beam in dental imaging?

  • Quantity
  • Variation
  • Quality (correct)
  • Intensity

What is the measurement of force that refers to the potential difference between two electrical charges in the dental x-ray tubehead?

  • Voltage (correct)
  • Quantity
  • Wavelength
  • Intensity

Which factor controls the penetrating ability of the x-ray beam?

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What happens to the density of a dental image when the kilovoltage is increased?

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What type of image is useful for detecting and determining the progression of dental caries?

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What happens to the overall density of a dental image when the milliamperage is increased?

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Which type of dental image is used to examine large areas of the maxilla or the mandible on one image?

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What is the purpose of a full mouth series (CMS)?

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What type of dental image is appropriate when a new adult patient presents with clinical evidence of generalized dental disease or a history of extensive dental treatment?

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What type of dental image would be used to see the mandible of a patient?

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Which factor affects the intensity of the x-ray beam by controlling the speed of the electrons traveling between the cathode and the anode?

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Which factor affects the intensity of the x-ray beam by controlling the number of electrons produced in the x-ray tube and the number of x-rays produced?

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Which factor affects the intensity of the x-ray beam by affecting the number of x-rays produced?

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According to the inverse square law, when the target-receptor distance is doubled, what happens to the intensity of the x-ray beam?

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Which term is used to describe the mean energy or penetrating ability of the x-ray beam in dental imaging?

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What is the measurement of force that refers to the potential difference between two electrical charges in the dental x-ray tubehead?

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What determines the speed with which electrons move in the dental x-ray tubehead?

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Which factor controls the overall darkness or blackness of a dental image?

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What happens to the contrast of a dental image when lower kilovoltage settings are used?

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What is the purpose of adjusting the contrast in a digital dental image?

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What happens to the overall density of a dental image when the milliamperage is increased?

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Which type of dental image is used to examine large areas of the maxilla or the mandible on one image?

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What is an edentulous patient?

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What projection would be used to see the mandible of a patient?

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A new patient has no sign of disease and no restorations. What images do you take?

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Which type of dental image is used to examine the crowns of both maxillary and mandibular teeth on a single image?

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What is the term used to describe the measurement of force that refers to the potential difference between two electrical charges in the dental x-ray tubehead?

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According to the inverse square law, when the target-receptor distance is doubled, what happens to the intensity of the x-ray beam?

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Which factor affects the intensity of the x-ray beam by controlling the number of electrons produced in the x-ray tube and the number of x-rays produced?

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Flashcards

Wavelength

Determines the energy and penetrating power of radiation.

X-ray Beam Quality

The mean energy or penetrating ability of the x-ray beam.

Voltage

Potential difference between electrical charges in the x-ray tubehead.

Kilovoltage (kV)

Controls the penetrating ability of the x-ray beam.

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Increased kV effect on Density

The image appears darker.

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High-Contrast Image

Useful for detecting and determining the progression of dental caries.

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Increased mA effect on Density

The image appears darker.

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Occlusal Image

Examines large areas of the maxilla or mandible on one image.

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Full Mouth Series (CMS) Purpose

To show all tooth-bearing areas of both jaws.

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Full Mouth Series (CMS) Indication

Appropriate for new adult patients with generalized dental disease or extensive dental treatment history.

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Panoramic Image

See the mandible of a patient.

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Kilovoltage Effect on Intensity

Controls electron speed, affecting beam intensity.

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Milliamperage Effect on Intensity

Controls the number of electrons and x-rays produced, affecting intensity.

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Exposure Time Effect on Intensity

Affects the number of x-rays produced.

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Inverse Square Law (Doubled Distance)

Intensity is reduced by one-fourth.

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X-ray Beam Quality

The mean energy or penetrating ability of the x-ray beam

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Voltage Definition

Potential difference between electrical charges in the dental x-ray tubehead.

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Electron Speed Determinant

Voltage

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Kilovoltage Controls what?

Overall darkness or blackness of a dental image.

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Lower kV result in

High-contrast image.

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Contrast Adjustment Purpose

To interpret caries.

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Increased mA Effect

Increases.

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Occlusal Examination Usage

View large portions of the jaw.

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Edentulous Patient

A patient with no teeth.

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Mandible Projection

Occlusal examination.

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Images for New Patient

Bite-wing images.

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Bitewing Examination

Examine the crowns of both maxillary and mandibular teeth on a single image.

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Voltage Defined

Measurement of force related to electrical charge difference.

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Inverse Square Law (Distance Doubled)

The intensity is reduced by one-fourth

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Milliamperage Affects

Controls the number of electrons and x-rays produced.

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