Dental Assisting mod 130

Device that automates all film processing steps

Common type of phosphor.

Holder for extraoral films during exposure.

Special device that allows the operator to easily position both film and patient

Image receptor found in the intraoral sensor.

An image composed of pixels.

Filmless imaging system that uses a sensor to capture images, then converts the images into electronic pieces and stores them in the computer.

A technique in which the image is captured on an intraoral sensor and then is viewed on a computer monitor.

Film designed for use in film duplicating machines.

A coating on the x-ray film that contains energy - sensitive crystals.

Film designed for use in cassettes.

An existing radiograph is scanned and converted into a digital from with the use of a charge - couple device camara.

Device used to convert x-ray energy into visible light, which in turn exposes screen film

Film designed for placement in the patient's mouth.

The invisible image on yhe x-ray film after exposure but before processing.

Imaginary line that divides the patient's face into equal right and left side.

Used to examine large areas of the upper or lower jaw.

Provides a wide view of the upper and lower jaw.

Small detector that is placed intraorally to capture a radiographic image.

Radiographic technique that allows image of one layer or section of the body while bluming images from structures in other planes.