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10/26/2012

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Term
Mid-sagittal
Definition
the line that divides the body in half; line drawn from chin through central teeth and up through nose.
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symphysis
Definition
tip of the chin, landmark of mandibular anterior.
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zygomatic process
Definition
the part of the cheek bone that projects out, marked bony prominence or projection, atomic landmark.
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image
Definition
a picture, a likeness, a copy.
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horizontal overlap
Definition
the contact of the teeth are distorted or overlapped.
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thin image
Definition
a film that is underexposed, or developer temperature too low. (underdeveloped)
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dense image
Definition
too much exposure, temperature of developer is too thigh, or in a bony area.
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blurred image
Definition
blurred image of teeth caused by movement of either the patient of the x-ray unit
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partial image
Definition
when part of the film is not exposed to x-ray
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fogged image
Definition
when lack of sharp detail is needed in xray
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safe light
Definition
a light used in the darkroom; has a special filter and max of 7 watts
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white light
Definition
normal light
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automatic processor
Definition
a machine that automatically develops the film; used instead of darkroom
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panoramic unit
Definition
a machine that takes extraoral xray of the entire face
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reticulation
Definition
a wrinkled, web-like appearance of film, caused by extremes in temperature in the solutions
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double image
Definition
exposing the same film twice
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cassette
Definition
holds the film in a panoramic unti
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film rack
Definition
clips that hold the film while developing
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extra oral film
Definition
film that is used on the outside of the face; used for panorex
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darkroom
Definition
serves as a laboratory for processing exposed dental xray film.
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