RADIOLOGY

Bite-wing X-ray

dental X-ray film designed to show the crowns of the upper and lower teeth simultaneously. used to detect inter proximal decay

Periapical X-ray

a dental x-ray film or dental imaging used to detect changes in the bone surrounding the roots of the teeth.

Panoramic X-ray

dental X-ray of the upper and lower jaw. It shows a two-dimensional view of a half-circle from ear to ear.

lead apron and thyroid collar

ALL patients,and ALL exposures

Radiopauqe-white or light grey

examples: tooth enamel, or metal restorations

Radiolucent-portion of the radiograph that is dark

examples: Air, or abscess

Low contrast is generally preferred

many shades of grey

Developing

first step in processing

Rinsing

removes the developer

Fixing

Hardens the film

Washing

Follows fixation

Drying

Final step in processing

Processing solutions should be changed

3-4 weeks