A film that utilizes light from an intensifying screen is called a ______film?

A film that utilizes light from an intensifying screen is referred to as a screen film. This type of film is specifically designed to work in conjunction with an intensifying screen, which converts the x-ray radiation that hits the film into visible light. As a result, the film captures this light rather than relying solely on direct exposure to x-rays. Using an intensifying screen reduces the amount of radiation needed to produce an image, thereby enhancing patient safety and decreasing exposure to harmful radiation.

In contrast, intraoral and extraoral films generally refer to the positioning of the film in relation to the patient's mouth— intraoral positioning is used for capturing images inside the mouth, while extraoral films are taken outside the mouth. Radiographic films are a broader category that encompasses various types of films used for obtaining radiographic images but do not specifically highlight the use of an intensifying screen. Therefore, screen films specifically denote films that utilize the technology of an intensifying screen to optimize imaging and minimize radiation exposure.