Digital processing intro Flashcards
1
Q
Solid state sensors
A
a small black rectangular boxes attached to computer by cable. - not autoclavable, must use plastic barrier when in use
2
Q
The image
A
is transferred directly from mouth to the computer
3
Q
Phosphor storage plates
A
not connected to computer by cable, once cleared the plates are reusable
4
Q
Intra oral plates
A
need to be used in protected barrier
5
Q
The phosphor layer
A
absorbs + stores x-ray energy + the image is placed into a reader where it is scanned by laser beam + transferred to computer
6
Q
Intra oral
A
x-ray beam is fired at a special sensor plate which digitally sends the image to the computer screen
7
Q
Extra oral
A
digital x-rays are very expensive + usually only found in hospitals
the digital image is the same way we do a photo from a digital camera
