What is Kilovoltage?
Dental Image Characteristics

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Kilovoltage refers to the maximum voltage of an alternating electrical current, which determines the energy and penetrating ability of the x-ray beam.
2.
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How does increasing milliamperage affect the density of the image?
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Increasing milliamperage increases the density of the image.
3.
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What is the result of increasing milliamperage alone?
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Increasing milliamperage alone results in an image with increased density.
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What does a diagram with short-gray scale contrast exhibit?
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A diagram with short-gray scale contrast exhibits limited variations in shades of gray, making it easier to distinguish between different structures.
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What does a diagram with no contrast exhibit?
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A diagram with no contrast exhibits uniformity in shades, making it impossible to differentiate between structures.
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Define image density in dental radiography.
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Image density refers to the degree of blackness or darkness of a radiographic image, influenced by exposure factors.
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What is the effect of kilovoltage on image contrast?
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Higher kilovoltage results in lower contrast, while lower kilovoltage increases contrast.
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