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11/01/2012

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mid-sagittal
Definition
the line that divides the body in half. line drawn through chin and central teeth and up through the nose.
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symphysis
Definition
tip of chin, landmark of mandib anterior.
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zygomatic process
Definition
the part of the cheek bone that projects out, mark boney prominence or projection, anatomic landmark
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image
Definition
a picture, a likeness, or 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 temp is low
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dense image
Definition
too much exposure, temp of developer is too high or in a bony area
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blurred image
Definition
blurred image of teeth caused by movement of either the patient or the xray unit
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partial image
Definition
when part of the film is not exposed to xray
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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 dark room, has a special filter and a max of 7 watts
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white light
Definition
normal light
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automatic processor
Definition
a machine that auto develops the film, used instead of the dark room
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panoramic unit
Definition
a machine that takes an extra oral xray of the entire face
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reticulation
Definition
a wrinkled, web-like appearance of film caused by extremes in temp in solutions
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double image
Definition
exposing the same film twice
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cassette
Definition
holds the film for a panoramic unit
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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; film used for panorex
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dark room
Definition
serves as a lab for processing exposed dental xray film
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