Ch 8 Dental Image Characteristics

Front

A dental image that demonstrates many shades of grey is said to have:

Back

low contrast

Front

The capability of the receptor to reproduce distinct outlines of an object is termed:

Back

sharpness

Front

Having the beam perpendicular to the object and receptor will:

Back

have little to no distortion

Front

The un-sharp or blurred edges seen in an image are termed:

Back

penumbra

Front

Which appears most radiolucent on a dental image?

Back

air space

Front

What is the term for the difference in density between the light and dark areas of a dental image?

Back

contrast

Front

What is the effect of increasing exposure time on the density of a dental image?

Back

Increases density

Front

What is the term for the area of a dental image that appears white?

Back

radiopaque

Front

What is the primary purpose of dental imaging?

Back

To diagnose dental conditions

Front

What does a high-density image indicate?

Back

More radiation has reached the receptor