Imaging Systems

Question 1

X-radiation

Answer 1

Ionizing radiation

Question 2

Conventional radiation creates an image of

Answer 2

Hard-tissue internal structures

Question 3

Dosimetry

Answer 3

Science of measuring radiation exposure

Question 4

radiopaque hard tissues

Answer 4

Bone n tooth enal appear white or light gray

Question 5

radiolucent soft tissues

Answer 5

Muscles and skin appear as shades of gray to black

Question 6

Interventional radiology

Answer 6

Use of radiographic imaging to guide a procedure such as a biopsy
Confirm the placement of an inserted object

Question 7

Radiographic positioning

Answer 7

Placement of the patient’s body and the part of the body that is closest to the x-ray film

Question 8

Radiographic projections

Answer 8

Path that the x-ray beam follows through the patient’s body from the entrance to exit

Question 9

Extraoral radiography

Answer 9

Film is placed and exposed outside of the mouth

Question 10

Panoramic radiograph

Answer 10

Panorex, shows all structures in both dental arches in a single film

Question 11

Intraoral radiography

Answer 11

Film is placed within the mouth and exposed by a camera positioned next to the exterior of the cheek