RHS DANB Dental Radiography Exam 2026/2027
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Terms in this set (26)
Control panel Contains the regulating devices
Extension arm Enables the tubehead to be positioned
Tubehead Contains the x-ray tube that generates
Collimator A lead disc that scales, shapes and restricts the
primary x-ray beam to the desired size
, Aluminum filter Removes the poor-quality or low energy radiation
(long wavelength, low energy radiation that is less
penetrating and more damaging to the patient)
Position-Indicating Device (PID): The open-ended, lead-lined port through which
the central x-ray beam exits
bitewing Used to stabilize interproximal film during
exposures
cone cut errors Incorrect positioning can cause
XCP film holder Designed for use with the paralleling technique
Paralleling technique Intraoral technique of exposing periapical and
bitewing images
Stabe Bite Block The Stabe Bite Blocks are used for periapical
exposures of the anterior and posterior regions
with conventional radiography
Can be used for either paralleling or bisecting
angle technique
Stabe Bite Blocks are disposable, which is ideal for
infection control
Bite blocks don't have external locator rings and
can be difficult to align with the PID
To avoid retakes, it's important to understand the
concepts behind the paralleling technique:
– Questions and Verified Answers with Complete
Solutions
Terms in this set (26)
Control panel Contains the regulating devices
Extension arm Enables the tubehead to be positioned
Tubehead Contains the x-ray tube that generates
Collimator A lead disc that scales, shapes and restricts the
primary x-ray beam to the desired size
, Aluminum filter Removes the poor-quality or low energy radiation
(long wavelength, low energy radiation that is less
penetrating and more damaging to the patient)
Position-Indicating Device (PID): The open-ended, lead-lined port through which
the central x-ray beam exits
bitewing Used to stabilize interproximal film during
exposures
cone cut errors Incorrect positioning can cause
XCP film holder Designed for use with the paralleling technique
Paralleling technique Intraoral technique of exposing periapical and
bitewing images
Stabe Bite Block The Stabe Bite Blocks are used for periapical
exposures of the anterior and posterior regions
with conventional radiography
Can be used for either paralleling or bisecting
angle technique
Stabe Bite Blocks are disposable, which is ideal for
infection control
Bite blocks don't have external locator rings and
can be difficult to align with the PID
To avoid retakes, it's important to understand the
concepts behind the paralleling technique:
