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Periodontal disease - ANSWERSInfection of the structures that support the teeth (gums and bones) Mercury, silver & tin - ANSWERSWhat is amalgam fillings composed of Periodontal disease - ANSWERSBone loss in the jaw is an indication of what disease Concept of radiation that states that exposure should be kept "as low as resonably possible" - ANSWERSWhat is the ALARA concept Positive - Anode Negative-Cathode - ANSWERSWhat is the positive & negavtove electrode in the x-ray tube Film, phosphorous storage plate, digital sencor - ANSWERSWhat are examples of inage receptors •To help the dentist see conditions in the mouth not visitble to the eye - ANSWERS•What is the purpose of dental x-rays ▪bone loss ▪info during dental procedures (ex: root canal therapy) ▪locate abnormalities in the soft & hard tissue ▪evaluate growth & development ▪Identify early dent caries - ANSWERS•What can a dentist see on an x-ray that he canot see with just his eyes Film based or digitally produced recording of anatomic structures - ANSWERSWhat is an IMAGE (in radiology) With radiation - ANSWERSHow are dental images produced The process of recording images of the teeth & adjacent structure by exposure to x-radiation - ANSWERSWhat is dental radiography •tubehead •extension arm •control panel - ANSWERS