Chapter 1: Radiation History Flashcards
Define Radiation
A form of energy carried by waves or a stream of particles
Define X-radiation
A high- energy radiation produced by the collision of a beam of electrons with a metal target in an X-ray tube
Define X- ray
A beam of energy that has the power to penetrate substances and record image shadows on receptors (photographic film or digital sensors)
Define Radiology
The science or study of radiation as used in medicine
Define Radiograph
A two- dimensional representation of a three- dimensional object
Define Dental Radiograph
A photographic image produced on film by the passage of x-rays through teeth and related structures
Define Radiography
The art and science of making radiographs by the exposure of film to x-rays
Define Dental Radiography
The production of radiographs of the teeth and adjacent structures by the exposure of an image receptor to x-rays
Define Dental Radiographer
Any person who positions, exposes, and processes dental x-ray image receptors
Define Image
A picture or likeness of an object
Define Image receptor
A recording medium; including x-ray film, phosphor plate, or digital sensor
Define Dental Imaging
The creation of digital, print, or film representations of anatomic structures for the purpose of diagnosis
Who is considered the father of x-rays?
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen (ren-ken) (discovered in 1895)
True or False. One Use of dental images include aid in development of a clinician treatment plan
True
Name some uses of dental images
- to detect lesions, diseases, and conditions of teeth and supporting structures unable to detect clinically
- to confirm or classify suspected disease
- to localize lesions or foreign objects
- to provide info during dental procedures
- to evaluate growth and development
- to illustrate changes 2ndary to caries, periodontal disease, and trauma
- to document the condition of a patient
- aid in development of a clinical treatment plan
