What Is Xcp in Dentistry

(XCP stands for “extension cone paralleling.” Some dental assistants refer to them as “Rinn” devices, after a company that manufactures them.) The XCP device has a collimator ring that is parallel with the film-holding plane of the x-ray film holder.

What does XCP mean in dental?

(XCP stands for “extension cone paralleling.” Some dental assistants refer to them as “Rinn” devices, after a company that manufactures them.) The XCP device has a collimator ring that is parallel with the film-holding plane of the x-ray film holder.

What color XCP set is used for bitewing radiographs?

One set of prongs consists of two red prongs that correspond to the insertion points of the bitewing X-ray film holder. The other set of prongs consists of one prong that is yellow colored, and another prong that is blue colored.

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