The Majority of X-Rays Produced by Dental X-Ray Machines Are

question 22

True/False

The majority of x-rays produced by dental x-ray machines are formed by general (bremsstrahlung) radiation.

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Definitions:

Deep Laceration

A severe cut or tear in the skin or flesh that is often deeper than it is wide, requiring professional medical attention.

Ototoxicity

The property of being toxic to the ear, specifically the cochlea or auditory nerve and sometimes the vestibular system, leading to hearing loss or imbalance.

Tympanic Membrane

The thin layer of tissue that separates the outer ear from the middle ear, commonly referred to as the eardrum.

Cerumen

The scientific term for earwax, a substance produced in the ear canal that protects and lubricates the ears.