EXTRA film+ Flashcards
Film: Base
transparent, blue tinted, .2mm thick
Film: Emulsion
Gelatin + halide crystals
Phosphors
embedded in intensifying screens for Extraoral film, stores energy to be released as light
Film storage
50-70º, 30-50% humidity, check expiration, rotate stock
Dark Room
light safe, 70º (too high = fogging), 50-70% humidity (too high = static electricity)
Accelerator
[developer] sodium carbonate - activates, softens gelatin, provides alkaline environment
Restrainer
[developer] potassium bromide - controls, prevents fogging
Preservative
[developer] Sodium sulfate - prevents oxidation in air
Fixing Agent
[fixer] sodium/ammonium thiosulfate - clears silver halide crystals
Acidifier
[fixer] Sulfuric/acetic acid - neutralizes alkalinity from developer
Hardener
[fixer] potassium alum - shrinks/hardens emulsion
Preservative
[fixer] sodium sulfate
Occlusal Projections
Topographical, Lateral, Pediatric, Cross Section
Topographical OP
examines palate/anterior maxilla; or anteriors of mandible
Lateral OP
left or right ; examines palatal roots of maxillary molars