Introduction to Dental Radiology Flashcards
1
Q
what is radiology
A
speciality of medicine
2
Q
what is radiography
A
imaging technique
3
Q
what does radiolucent mean
A
darker areas on image - less attenuation
4
Q
what does radiopaque mean
A
lighter areas on image - more attenuation
5
Q
what can ionisation lead to
A
tissue damage
6
Q
what is IRR17
A
ionising radiation regulations
7
Q
who does IRR17 protect
A
staff
8
Q
what is IRMER17
A
ionising radiation medical exposure regulations
9
Q
who does IRMER17 protect
A
patients
10
Q
why must radiographs be justified
A
due to inherent risks of ionising radiation
