Why does x-ray film come out black?
• The film is overexposured (exposures are too long or the setting is too high). • The processing times are too long. • The temperature is too warm. • The film has been exposed to another light source. • The safelight lens (filter) is cracked or damaged. • Why does exposed x-ray film occasionally have dark areas? Intermittent problems suggest process variation. Less-than-optimum imaging will occur if processing conditions drift out of ideal range. Processing chemistries must be: • Replenished daily. • Mixed correctly. • Stored at a temperature of 65-72°F (18.5-22°C). • 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 proble
