X-Ray Machine:
Components and
Functions latest
update
Evolution of X-ray machine - answer federal
government began regulating the installation
and manufacturing of all dental x-ray
machines
State and local agencies also govern this as
well
Modern machine safe, compact, easy to
position, and simple to operate
components of a dental X-ray machine -
answer Three Major Components :
, 1. Control Panel-contains regulating devices
2. Extension arm (Bracket)-enables tube head
to be positioned
3. Tube Head-contains x-ray tube where x-
rays are generated
Control Panel - answer FIVE MAJOR
CONTROLS (operated or pre-set on unit) :
1. Line switch-OFF and ON switch
2. Milliampere Selector-measures amount of
current passing through wires of circuit;
Amperage selected determines amount of x-
rays produced
3. Kilovolt Peak Selector (kVp)-Voltmeter
measures voltage across x-ray tube. Selects
the speed of electrons and therefore
penetrating ability of x-rays
4. Timer-regulates the duration of the
interval that the current will pass through x-
ray tube. Time selected determines duration
of the exposure.
Components and
Functions latest
update
Evolution of X-ray machine - answer federal
government began regulating the installation
and manufacturing of all dental x-ray
machines
State and local agencies also govern this as
well
Modern machine safe, compact, easy to
position, and simple to operate
components of a dental X-ray machine -
answer Three Major Components :
, 1. Control Panel-contains regulating devices
2. Extension arm (Bracket)-enables tube head
to be positioned
3. Tube Head-contains x-ray tube where x-
rays are generated
Control Panel - answer FIVE MAJOR
CONTROLS (operated or pre-set on unit) :
1. Line switch-OFF and ON switch
2. Milliampere Selector-measures amount of
current passing through wires of circuit;
Amperage selected determines amount of x-
rays produced
3. Kilovolt Peak Selector (kVp)-Voltmeter
measures voltage across x-ray tube. Selects
the speed of electrons and therefore
penetrating ability of x-rays
4. Timer-regulates the duration of the
interval that the current will pass through x-
ray tube. Time selected determines duration
of the exposure.
