Extraoral film should be removed from the box under safelight conditions using:
a. clean, dry hands.
b. patient treatment gloves.
c. plastic overgloves.
d. nitrile utility gloves.
a. Extraoral films should be removed from the box with clean, dry hands. Latex or vinyl treatment gloves should be avoided. Treatment gloves and plastic overgloves increase the risk of generating static electricity, and glove powder residue on films will cause radiolucent artifacts.
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