Dental Radiography and Film Processing Quiz

Test your knowledge of dental radiography with questions on radiation types, film processing steps, radiograph types, and terminology!

#1

Which type of radiation is used in dental radiography?

X-rays
Gamma rays
Alpha particles
Beta particles
#2

What is the purpose of a dental radiograph?

To detect dental caries
To measure bone density
To diagnose periodontal disease
All of the above
#3

What is the term for the white or light areas seen on a dental radiograph?

Radiolucent
Radiopaque
Density
Contrast
#4

What is the term for the dark areas seen on a dental radiograph?

Radiolucent
Radiopaque
Density
Contrast
#5

Which of the following factors affects the image sharpness in dental radiography?

Focal spot size
Exposure time
Patient movement
All of the above
#6

Which of the following is NOT a type of dental radiograph?

Panoramic radiograph
Periapical radiograph
Bitewing radiograph
Transverse radiograph
#7

What is the purpose of a lead apron during dental radiography?

To protect the patient from radiation
To protect the dental professional from radiation
To shield the X-ray machine
To enhance image quality
#8

What is the function of a developer solution in film processing?

To remove unexposed silver halide crystals
To harden the emulsion
To fix the image onto the film
To enhance contrast and detail
#9

Which type of dental radiograph provides a two-dimensional view of the entire dentition?

Periapical radiograph
Panoramic radiograph
Bitewing radiograph
Occlusal radiograph
#10

What is the purpose of a fixer solution in film processing?

To remove unexposed silver halide crystals
To harden the emulsion
To fix the image onto the film
To enhance contrast and detail
#11

Which of the following is NOT a step in film processing?

Developing
Fixing
Exposing
Washing
#12

In dental radiography, what does the term 'PID' stand for?

Positional Imaging Device
Periapical Digitalization
Position-Indicating Device
Periapical Diagnosis
#13

Which of the following factors affects the speed of film processing?

Developer temperature
Fixer concentration
Type of X-ray machine
All of the above
#14

What does 'SLOB' stand for in dental radiography?

Same Lingual Opposite Buccal
Superior Labial Over Buccal
Sequential Lingual Over Buccal
Superior Lingual Opposite Buccal
#15

Which of the following factors affects the contrast of a dental radiograph?

Kilovoltage
Milliamperage
Developer time
Patient positioning

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