Timer- you'll need the timer to insure the proper amount of time the film needs to be in each tank is accurate.
X-ray wet mount- the x-ray-wet mounts are metal with little clamps on it to hold the film while in the dip tanks.
Dry x-ray mount; labeled (patient name)- The dry mount is labeled with the patient name and is made of a plastic material with slots in it to hold the dry developed x-rays. .
X-ray-dip tanks- the dip tanks are usually made of metal and separated into three sections that the developing solutions are placed in. The tank has a lid that protects the solutions from light. .
Developer solution- the developer is a solution that is used first in the processing has exposed x-rays.
Fixer solution- the fixer is a solution that is used after the developer; this chemical allows the image on the radiograph to become permanent on the film.
Water- the water is used for rinsing the films between chemicals and at the final rinse.
Fan or air syringe- they are used to dry the films when the chemical processing is over. .
Caution: The fixer solution is considered a hazardous material. Be careful not to get it in your eyes or on clothing. Report to the eye wash station immediately if eyes are exposed to chemicals. Also, it will stain clothing without the possibility of removal. .
The main steps in developing dental x-rays are:.
1. Preparation for developing x-rays.
2. Processing in developer.
3. Processing in fixer .
4. Drying.
Instructions.
1. Preparation for developing dental x-rays is very simple. First, you have already taken the appropriate number of x-rays from the patient and placed the exposed film into a cup that hasnt been contaminated on the external surface. Remove your gloves. You now go to the dark room for development with the cup of films. In the dark room with the regular light still on place a paper towel down on the counter. Remove tank lid and check the thermometer in the dip tanks to make sure the temperature is within the normal range of 65 to 70 degrees for developing.