Dental Radiology Final Exam Review (Latest
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What is a radiograph? A picture on film produced by the passage of x-
rays through an object or body.
What is one of the main reasons Many dental diseases are typically discovered
that radiographs are considered an only through the use of dental radiographs.
important and necessary part of
patient care?
What does the nucleus of an atom Protons and neutrons
contain?
What are photons? - bundles of energy without mass or weight
- bundles of energy that travel at the speed of
light.
- they are a component of the particle concept
of electromagnetic radiation.
, When contrasted with the use of 65 The use of 85 kV to 100 kV for dental x-rays
kV to 75 kV for dental x-rays, the produces more penetrating dental x-rays with
use of 85 kV to 100 kV produces shorter wavelength.
_________ x-rays and __________
wavelengths
What does kVp represent? The maximum or peak voltage of an alternating
current.
When low kilovoltage peak settings high contrast
are used (65 kVp to 70 kVp), a film
with ____ contrast will result.
The quantity of the x-rays produced mAs (milliamperage)
is controlled by what factor?
An increase in density comes from kVP or mAs
an increase in what other factor?
According to the inverse square inversely; square of the distance
law, the intensity of radiation is ____
proportional to the ____ from the
source of radiation.
According to the inverse square one quarter
law, if the length of the PID is
doubled, the resultant beam is ____
as intense.
What feature do aluminum filters Reduce the intensity of the x-ray beam.
provide to the tube head?
2026/2027 Update) Complete Questions and
Guide Answers, 100% Verified Graded A+
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Terms in this set (99)
What is a radiograph? A picture on film produced by the passage of x-
rays through an object or body.
What is one of the main reasons Many dental diseases are typically discovered
that radiographs are considered an only through the use of dental radiographs.
important and necessary part of
patient care?
What does the nucleus of an atom Protons and neutrons
contain?
What are photons? - bundles of energy without mass or weight
- bundles of energy that travel at the speed of
light.
- they are a component of the particle concept
of electromagnetic radiation.
, When contrasted with the use of 65 The use of 85 kV to 100 kV for dental x-rays
kV to 75 kV for dental x-rays, the produces more penetrating dental x-rays with
use of 85 kV to 100 kV produces shorter wavelength.
_________ x-rays and __________
wavelengths
What does kVp represent? The maximum or peak voltage of an alternating
current.
When low kilovoltage peak settings high contrast
are used (65 kVp to 70 kVp), a film
with ____ contrast will result.
The quantity of the x-rays produced mAs (milliamperage)
is controlled by what factor?
An increase in density comes from kVP or mAs
an increase in what other factor?
According to the inverse square inversely; square of the distance
law, the intensity of radiation is ____
proportional to the ____ from the
source of radiation.
According to the inverse square one quarter
law, if the length of the PID is
doubled, the resultant beam is ____
as intense.
What feature do aluminum filters Reduce the intensity of the x-ray beam.
provide to the tube head?
