X-Ray Study Guide 1

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Why do we take x-rays?

help save lives and money

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What is the order of solutions in processing film?

1.developer

2.fixer

3.water

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What causes forshortening?

-processing

-placement error

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Snap of ray are ___ ended, used for bi-section.

double

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Why are x-rays important?

-diagnose caries

-evaluate health of tooth and bone

-evaluation of growth and development

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What type of people do we use occlusal film for?

children and edentulous pts.

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What might we find out on an x-ray?

Find abscesses, tumor, extra teeth, caries

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What does ionization causes?

causes harmful effects in humans

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Important property of x-rays:

shorter wavelengths are preferred

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What is the basic aim of the use of radiation?

Obtain the desired diagnostic info with minimal exposure to the pt. and dental team

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How can we protect ourselves and our patients?

staying away 6ft., eliminating contrast by adjusting equipment

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What can we NEVER do while taking x-rays?

holding the cone or not standing behind the lead/gypsum wall

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What is the primary measurement of operator x-ray exposure called?

REMs (Roentgen Equivalent Man)

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How do we measure radiation absorbed?

RAD (Radiation Absorbed Dose)

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How can we filter the x-ray beam?

use of an aluminum filter

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What do we do if a patient refuses x-rays?

That the patient might not get the care they need if they deny help from the dentist. X-Ray refusal form! (most important)

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What is a latent period in radiation biology?

(stimulus to effects)

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What is a latent period anywhere else?

period between infection with a virus or other microorganisms and the onset symptoms

(time in between)

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What is the best film speed?

F (fast)

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Why is "F” the best film speed?

it is the fastest and it absorbs radiation the quickest

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What are examples of processing errors?

-temp. of solution

-light exposure

-stored poorly in container

-time exposed to chemicals

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What is the lead washer and what is its function?

It helps limit the size of the radiation beam

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What causes scatter radiation?

Radiation that bounces off objects and the pt. (target)

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What does ALARA stand for?

As Low As Reasonably Achievable

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What is the point of ALARA?

to obtain the desired diagnostic information with minimum exposure to the patient and dental personnel

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What did we learn about processing x-rays?

minimize the amount of retakes, be able to see contact points, see different color indications, and always maintain diagnostic quality

(70 degrees in five minutes)

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What is the greatest danger to the operator in terms of radiation encountered in the dental office?

scatter radiation!

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Name a few examples of cells that are more vulnerable to radiation.

Blood cells, immature reproductive cells, young bone cells, lymphoid tissue, bone marrow, testes, and intestines

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What are the different types of effects of radiation on cells?

Short term and long term effects, somatic and genetic

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What cells are more reactive?

thyroid cells, blood cells, reproductive cells, bone marrow

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What cells are less reactive?

muscles, salivary glands, kidney cells, mature blood cells

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What are the responsibilities of x-ray unit owners?

-registration of dental radiographic equipment

-radiation protection

-every 2 years you need to re-register

-make sure it's in safe working order (no leaks)

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What is title 17 in the CA radiation handbook about?

-registering their x-ray machines

-up to date on the registration at least 30 days after having it in their possession

-renew it every two years

-when getting rid of it, register that you no longer have it

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What factors affect the amount of radiation present during the x-ray Process?

The film speed, modifying setting, speed, time, distance traveled, density

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How much radiation should a dental assistant be occupationally exposed to?

0%

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How will you monitor radiation a dental assistant could be occupationally exposed to?

dosimeter badge

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Why are different materials different shades on an x-ray?

Bone density (atomic number)

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What is the best protection from radiation for an operator?

standing behind a lead/gypsum wall

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In your own words, how are x-rays made?

filament heats, boils electrons, negative and positive electrons, collision, energy created, shoots out PID

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What is the collimator?

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What is the collimator also called?

lead washer

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What is the function of a collimator?

restricts the size of a primary beam to a maximum of 2.75 inches

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What would you say to a patient who asked why you leave the room when x-rays are taken?

you are here to take your x-rays and I am here taking them every day so my exposure is a lot more than yours

(your exposure is a lot less than mine)

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What would you say to a patient who declines x-rays?

X-rays are very important to find out things we may not see. If pt. still refuses, have them fill out X-ray Refusal Form.

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X-ray tube:

allows x-rays to pass through

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Metal housing:

keeps radiation inside

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Insulating oil:

absorbs any heat or energy

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Glass window:

Allows radiation through

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Lead collimator:

Restricts size of beam of 2.75 inches

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PID/Cone:

Directs the beam to the target

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Aluminum disc:

Filters radiation

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Tube head seal:

Seals everything off

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Filament circuit:

Heats up electrons

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Cathode:

Produces electrons (negative)

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Anode:

creates positive charge

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What is the latent period in radiograph?

period in between exposure and effect

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What are the key differences between somatic and genetic effects of radiation? Somatic:

any cell but reproductive cells (occurs in person who was exposed)

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What are the key differences between somatic and genetic effects of radiation? Genetic:

damage to genetic cells or chromosomes, may appear in future generations, and can't be repaired

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Where would we find specifics about the safe use of dental radiation?

CA Radiation handbook

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Can the assistant diagnose radiographs?

No, only dentists may (DA can only interpret/take)

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What are examples of extraoral films?

-CBCT 3D

-Panoramic

-Ceph. 2D

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What are examples of intraoral films?

-PA

-BW 2D

-occlusal

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What is the difference between intraoral and extraoral films?

one is taken inside the mouth and the other is outside of the mouth

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How would we identify the sinus on a radiograph?

show as radiolucent AKA dark

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Where is the sinus found on a radiograph?

maxillary/posterior arch above the roots of the teeth

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What does the sinus look like?

dark spaces

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What does periapical/PA mean?

around the root (a few mm under the root)

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What is expected to be seen in a PA?

shows the entire tooth and surrounding structures

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What is film size 0 used for?

pedo.

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What is film size 1 used for?

ant. PA

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What is film size 2 used for?

post. PA, BW AKA adult film

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What is film size 3 used for?

long BW

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What is film size 4 used for?

occlusal

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What is the measurement “rad” for?

measuring how much radiation the DA has taken in

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Why are different structures/objects different shades on a radiograph?

The densities determine whether or not they are radiopaque or radiolucent

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What will we find on a Panoramic radiograph?

the entire jaw, unerupted teeth, 3rd molars, impacted teeth, nerve, and TMJ

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Can any exposure to radiation potentially cause damage?

Yes, there is potential short-term damage and long-term damage along with somatic and genetic effects

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What controls the quantity of an x-ray beam?

MA

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What controls the quality of an x-ray beam?

KVP

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What controls the intensity of an x-ray beam?

exposure, time, distance, KVP, MA (all of the above)

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What is required for duplicating film?

-dup. film

-dup. machine

-dark room

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Why would we duplicate film?

1) referring a pt. to a specialist

2) sending copies to ins. company

3) when a pt. requests records transfer

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What is an intensifying screen for?

For extraoral films like Pano. and Ceph.

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Why is the intensifying screen beneficial?

-limiting radiation

-intensifies effects of radiation

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What receptacle holder is used for parallel technique?

XCP

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What receptacle holder is used for bisection technique?

snap of ray

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What is used for extraoral radiography (receptacle)?

cassette

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What does the color yellow represent for a receptacle holder?

post. PA

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What does the color blue represent for a receptacle holder?

ant. PA

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What does the color red represent for a receptacle holder?

BW

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What is meant by radiolucent?

dark on x-ray

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What is meant by radiopaque?

light on x-ray

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What is an example of a radiolucent?

abscess

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What is an example of a radiopaque?

amalgam filling (mostly all restorations)

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What is ideal contrast and how is it controlled?

High KVP = low contrast

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long color scale

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How could we tell if the x-ray holder is for digital or traditional film?

gap of space on a snap ray

and

there’s a digital sensor

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What do we know about the “dot” on the x-ray? Where should that always face?

faces yourself

PA = occlusal area

BW = facing towards us, bottom right

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How thick must the aluminum filter be on an x-ray unit that operates over 70 KVP?

2.5 mm

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Can any exposure to radiation potentially cause damage?

YES

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