Image receptors

• x-ray fi lm.
• Digital sensor
Dental film Digital sensor
TWO BASIC TYPES OF FILM
1-Direct-action or non-screen
film Intra oral dental film

A :The outer wrapper.

B: The sheet of lead foil
C:Theprotective black paper.
D:The film.
2-Indirect-action or screen
film,
 Film position
Intraoral radiographic film Extraoral radiographic film
 Film uses
Periapical
Bitewing OCCLUSAL
Identification dot: indicates the tube side of the
film and identifies the patient ’ s right and left sides
X-Ray film composition
Emulsion coating
Crystal size
Large crystal mean faster film but less Small crystal mean slower film and more
exposure time and poor sharpness ET and good details
Film type and size
Intensifying screens
light cross over.