Why are my extraoral x-rays covered with black dots?
A consistent pattern suggests a dirt or artifact problem. Gently clean the surface of the intensifying screen with Kodak Intensifying Screen Cleaner and Antistatic Solution, Catalog No. 1064930. Cleaning instructions are packaged with the product. Another cause is dirty processor rollers. Remove the rollers and clean them thoroughly. If this does not correct the problem, replace the cassette with one that is designed for use with the screen. Static may cause either extraoral or intraoral films to be covered with black dots or lines that look like tree branches. This is common during the winter months when office conditions are dry.