automatic processor
Machine that automates all film processing steps
Beam alignment device
Assists in the positioning of the position indicator device (PID)
bitewing
Image view that shows the crowns of both arches on one film
cassette
Contains extraoral films during exposure
cephalometric film
Shows the bony and soft tissue areas of the facial profile
digital image
Electronic signals captured by sensors and displayed on computer monitors
digitize
Scanning of traditional film-based radiographs into a digital image
duplicating film
Film designed for use in film duplicating machines
Emulsion
A coating on the x-ray film that contains energy-sensitive crystals
extraoral film
Film designed for use in cassettes
film speed
The sensitivity of the emulsion on the film to radiation
intraoral film
Film designed for placement in the patients mouth
label side
Colored side of the film that faces the tongue
latent image
invisible image created after exposure but before processing
occlusal
Radiographic view that shows large areas of the maxilla or mandible
panoramic film
Used in cassettes to provide a wide view of both the upper and lower jaws
periapical
Radiographic view that shows the crown, root tip, and surrounding structures
processing
A series of steps that change exposed film into a radiograph. Steps include developing, rinsing, fixing, washing, and drying.
radiograph
Image produced on photosensitive film by exposing the film to radiation and then processing it
tube side
Solid white side of the film packet that faces the x-ray tube.