Chapter 39 Dental Film and Processing Radiographs课件.pptVIP

Chapter 39Dental Film and Processing Radiographs Introduction Film processing procedures have a direct effect on the quality of a radiograph. The dental assistant must be knowledgeable about the types of dental film and film-holding devices and must also thoroughly understand the processing procedures to produce high-quality diagnostic dental radiographs. Terminology Film is the correct term to use before it has been processed. The film is in the packet, the film is placed in the bite-block, and the film is exposed and processed. After the film has been processed, it becomes a radiograph. Types of Film Holders and Beam Alignment Devices  A wide variety of types of intraoral film holders are available on the market today. A basic film holder is the disposable styrofoam bite-block with a backing plate and a slot for film retention. The EEZEE-Grip (formerly the Snap-A-Ray) is a double-ended instrument that holds the film between two serrated plastic grips that can be locked into place. The Endoray device is used to take radiographs when instruments are in the canal. Uni-bite devices are made by the Rinn Corporation. Fig. 39-1 Styrofoam-type disposable bite-block. Fig. 39-2 The EEZEE-Grip (formerly the Snap-A-Ray) film holder. Fig. 39-3 The Endoray is shown with endodontic instruments placed in wax to demonstrate placement of the film holder when instruments are in the canal. Fig. 39-4 The new Rinn XCP are color-coded for easier assembly. The red instruments are for bitewing placement, the yellow are for posterior placement, and the blue are for anterior placement. Dental X-Ray Film Film used in dental radiography is photographic film that has been adapted for dental use. A photographic image is produced on dental x-ray film when it is exposed to x-rays that have passed through teeth and adjacent tissues. The dental assistant must understand the composition of x-ray film and latent image formation that result in increased patient exposure to