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- 3. Intraoral technique for exposing periapical and bitewing radiographs where film and teeth are parallel.
- 5. An image produced on photosensitive film by X-rays passing through an object.
- 8. Secondary radiation deflected from its path by interaction with matter.
- 11. Extraoral radiograph showing bones and tissues of the head.
- 13. Process of informing a patient about a procedure.
- 15. Alignment of the central ray beam in horizontal and vertical planes.
- 17. A blemish or unintended image on a radiograph.
- 18. Radiation that produces ionization when passing through matter.
- 19. Processor A machine that automates all steps of film processing.
- 20. Special device that helps position both film and patient.
- 22. Permission given after being informed of procedure details.
- 23. Intraoral technique for exposing periapical films without parallel alignment.
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- 1. Container holding extraoral films during exposure.
- 2. Concept of minimizing radiation exposure: As Low As Reasonably Achievable.
- 4. A beam of energy that can penetrate substances and record image shadows on film or sensors.
- 6. Device used to measure accumulated dose of radiation.
- 7. Dental image that shows the crowns of both arches on one film.
- 9. Cone beam computed tomography 3D imaging method for detailed oral and maxillofacial structures.
- 10. The initial radiation that comes from the X-ray tube toward the image receptor.
- 12. High-energy radiation produced by the collision of a beam of electrons with a metal target.
- 14. Radiation created when the primary beam interacts with matter.
- 16. Energy transmitted through space in the form of waves or particles.
- 21. Device made of layered aluminum to demonstrate film densities.