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digital imaging Flashcards

1
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digitization

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to represent a particular object in form of numerical digits

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2
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digital image

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radiographic image represented in a digital format

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3
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direct digital imaging

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radiographic images obtained by xray exposure of solid state image detectors

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4
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2 types of direct digital imaging

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charge coupled device (CCD)

complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS)

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5
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pixel

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picture element (2 dimensional structure that makes up a voxel)

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6
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voxel

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3 dimensional structure

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7
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advantages of CCD

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instant availability of images
better image quality
durable
consistent image quality

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8
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disadvantages of CCD (4)

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expensive
bulky
wire attachment
smaller active area compared to film

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9
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advantages of CMOS (5)

A 
instant availability of image
durable
consistent image quality
less expensive than CCD
slightly more rugged than CCD
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10
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disadvantages of CMOS

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expensive
bulky
wire attachment
smaller active area compared to film

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11
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indirect digital imaging

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radiographic images obtained by exposing a digital image detector and scanning or digital photo capture of film radiographs

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12
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3 types of indirect digital imaging

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photostimulable storage phosphor plate (PSP)
scanning a film
taking digital photos of film

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13
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which type of indirect digital imaging is best for pediatric dentistry?

A

PSP

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14
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phosphor

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europium doped barium fluorohalide (BaFBr:Eu)

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15
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which layer absorbs xray photon?

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phosphor layer

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16
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the number of electrons stored is proportional to

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xray photons

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17
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advantages of PSP

A

well tolerated

economically priced

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18
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disadvantages of PSP (5)

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short life span
read out should be done ASAP
requires processing
semi-dark room is required
requires exposure to bright light for erasing previous image before reuse
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19
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contrast resolution

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ability to distinguish different densities in radiographic image

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20
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8 bit equals how many densities

21
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16 bits equal how many densities

22
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human eye is capable of distinguishing ____ gray levels

23
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less than ____ gray levels are distinguishable in dental office

24
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spatial resolution

A

ability to identify 2 objects placed very close to each other

25
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d speed film: more than ___ line pairs/mm
digital image: __-___ line pairs/mm
normal untrained eye: __-__ line pairs/mm

26
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detector latitude

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ability of an image detector to capture a range of xray exposures of tissue densities ranging from gingiva to enamel

27
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what is useful range of detector latitude?

28
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detector sensitivity

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ability of detector to respond to a smaller amount of radiation

29
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monitor consists of what 3 things

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display device
circuitry
enclosure

30
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what is part of the display device

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cathode ray tube
thin film transistor
organic light emitting diode

31
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image processing

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an operation that acts to improve, restore, analyze or change a digital image

32
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what does image processing improve?

A

diagnostic accuracy

diagnosis

33
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image analysis

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designed to extract important info from an image

34
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tools for measurement

A

digital rulers
densitometers
trabecular bone pattern (osteopenia and osteoporosis)

35
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advantages of digital imaging

A 
instant images
lower radiation dose
consistent quality
high signal/noise ratio
image manipulation
digital subtraction radiography
36
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disadvantages of digital imaging

A

relatively lower resolution than film
quality depends on monitor and printer
higher initial cost

37
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DICOM

A

digital imaging and communication in medicine

38
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why DICOM

A

Portability
Integrity
Efficiency

39
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spatial resolution (CCD, Film, CMOS, PSP) ranking

A

Film
CCD, CMOS
PSP

40
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exposure latitude ranking

A

PSP
CCD, CMOS
Film

41
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receptor dimensions ranking

A

CCD, CMOS

PSP, Film

42
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time required for image acquisition ranking

A

PSP, Film

CCD, CMOS

43
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image quality is…

A

subjective

44
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image adjustment/processing is…

45
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cost

A

high initial cost of digital systems

46
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reliability

A

digital systems are more susceptible to problems

47
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image storage and retrieval

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back up is critical for digital systems

48
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transmission of images ranking

A

PSP, CCD, CMOS

Film

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