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Mattoon, J. S. "Digital radiography." Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology 19, no. 03 (2006): 123–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1632988.
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SummaryDigital radiography has been used in human medical imaging since the 1980's with recent and rapid acceptance into the veterinary profession. Using advanced image capture and computer technology, radiographic images are viewed on a computer monitor. This is advantageous because radiographic images can be adjusted using dedicated computer software to maximize diagnostic image quality. Digital images can be accessed at computer workstations throughout the hospital, instantly retrieved from computer archives, and transmitted via the internet for consultation or case referral. Digital radiographic data can also be incorporated into a hospital information system, making record keeping an entirely paperless process. Digital image acquisition is faster when compared to conventional screen-film radiography, improving workflow and patient throughput. Digital radiography greatly reduces the need for “retake” radiographs because of wide latitude in exposure factors. Also eliminated are costs associated with radiographic film and x-ray film development. Computed radiography, charged coupled devices, and flat panel detectors are types of digital radiography systems currently available.
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Basso, Maria D., Fabiano Jeremias, Rita C. L. Cordeiro, and Lourdes Santos-Pinto. "Digital Radiography for Determination of Primary Tooth Length:In VivoandEx VivoStudies." Scientific World Journal 2015 (2015): 1–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/939045.
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Background.Methods for determining the root canal length of the primary tooth should yield accurate and reproducible results.In vitrostudies show some limitations, which do not allow their findings to be directly transferred to a clinical situation.Aim.To compare the accuracy of radiographic tooth length obtained fromin vivodigital radiograph with that obtained fromex vivodigital radiograph.Method.Direct digital radiographs of 20 upper primary incisors were performed in teeth (2/3 radicular resorption) that were radiographed by an intraoral sensor, according to the long-cone technique. Teeth were extracted, measured, and mounted in a resin block, and then radiographic template was used to standardise the sensor-target distance (30 cm). The apparent tooth length (APTL) was obtained from the computer screen by means of an electronic ruler accompanying the digital radiography software (CDR 2.0), whereas the actual tooth length (ACTL) was obtained by means of a digital calliper following extraction. Data were compared to the ACTL by variance analysis and Pearson’s correlation test.Results.The values for APTL obtained fromin vivoradiography were slightly underestimated, whereas those values obtained fromex vivowere slightly overestimated. No significance was observed(P≤0.48)between APTL and ACTL.Conclusion.The length of primary teeth estimated byin vivoandex vivocomparisons using digital radiography was found to be similar to the actual tooth length.
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Gupta, Ishita, Astha Chaudhry, Solanki Savita, and Arvind Shetti. "Radiographic Assessment of Peri-implant Bone Level – A Comparative Study of Digital Intraoral and Digital Panoramic Radiography." Stomatoloski glasnik Srbije 62, no. 3 (2015): 117–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/sdj-2015-0012.
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Abstract Introduction The objective of this study was to compare two radiographic methods - digital intraoral and digital panoramic radiography in assessing marginal bone level around dental implants. The study also evaluated inter-observer and intra-observer reliability during repeated assessments. Material and Methods Marginal bone around 29 implants in 17 patients was assessed using standardized digital intraoral and digital panoramic radiographs. Two observers evaluated bone level by noting the thread at which marginal bone seemed to be attached at distal and mesial surfaces of the implants. The assessments were repeated after one week. Kappa statistics was used to evaluate agreement between assessments, observers, and radiographical methods. Results The agreement rate between digital intraoral and digital panoramic radiography was fair. Intra-observer agreement was very good, while inter-observer agreement was moderate. Conclusion Digital panoramic radiographs can be used to evaluate marginal bone level in patients with multiple implants and also to supplement intraoral radiographs. However, observer variability should be considered when comparing values from follow up studies for implant maintenance.
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Khan, Ghulam Ishaq, Muhammad Talha Khan, Saroosh Ehsan, Anam Fayyaz, Haider Amin Malik, and Shafqat Hussain. "Accuracy of Working Length Measured by Apex Locator and Digital Radiography." Journal of the Pakistan Dental Association 30, no. 1 (2021): 24–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.25301/jpda.301.24.
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to compare the measurements of electronic and radiographic method of working lengths calculation with actual working length of root canals. Precise working length determination is the most important part for successful root canal procedure. The most commonly used methods to determine the working length in root canal treatment are radiography and electronic apex locator. METHODOLOGY: A cross sectional study was done over a period of 06 months in the Department of Operative Dentistry, Fatima Memorial Hospital, Lahore. Sixty patients who were recommended extraction of their premolar teeth with sixty canals were selected by convenience sampling. The Root ZX* apex locator was used to determine electronic working length exactly identifying the apical constriction. Reference points were identified and radiographic working length were determined 1mm short of radiographic apex. The teeth were extracted along with file cemented before extraction inside root canal. The actual length of the root canal was then calculated using the same files and reference point with 3.5X magnification. Pearson chi square test was applied to compare the apex locator and digital radiographic measurement with actual working length. RESULTS: The Root ZX® apex locator was 95% accurate to identify the apical constriction as compared 70% accuracy given by radiographs within 0.5 mm of the apex. CONCLUSION: Electronic apex locator was more accurate as compared to digital radiography in working length determination. KEYWORDS: Working length (WL), Electronic apex locators (EAL), Radiographic working length(RWL), Apical constriction (AC) HOW TO CITE: Khan GI, Khan MT, Ehsan S, Fayyaz A, Malik HA, Hussain S. Accuracy of working length measured by apex locator and digital radiography. J Pak Dent Assoc 2021;30(1):24-28.
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Mauthe, Peter W., and Kenneth A. Eaton. "An Investigation into Dental Digital Radiography in Dental Practices in West Kent following the Introduction of the 2006 NHS General Dental Services Contract." Primary Dental Care os18, no. 2 (2011): 73–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1308/135576111795162893.
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Aims The primary aims of the study were to investigate the use of digital radiography within primary dental care practices in the West Kent Primary Care Trust (PCT) area and general dental practitioners’ (GDPs) self-reported change in radiographic prescribing patterns following the introduction of the nGDS contract in 2006. Methods Data were gathered via a piloted, self-completed questionnaire, and circulated to all GDPs listed on the National Health Service (NHS) Choices website as practising in the West Kent PCT area. There were three mailings and follow-up telephone calls. The resulting data were entered into a statistical software database and, where relevant, statistically tested, using the chi-square test and Pearson correlation coefficient. Results Of 223 GDPs, 168 (75%) responded. There were 163 usable questionnaires. The respondents represented 85% of the general dental practices in West Kent. Eighty (49%) respondents were using digital intra-oral radiography. Of those who used digital radiography, 44 (55%) reported that they used phosphor plate systems and 36 (45%) that they used direct digital sensors. Eighty-three (51%) had a panoramic machine in their practice, 46 of whom (55%) were using digital systems; of these, 32 (67%) were using a direct digital system. Seventy-one GDPs reported that they worked exclusively or mainly in private practice. Forty (56%) of these ‘mainly private’ GDPs reported that they used digital radiographic systems, whereas only 40 (44%) of the 89 ‘mainly NHS’ GDPs reported using digital radiographic systems. On average, mainly private GDPs made the transition to a digital radiographic system six months before mainly NHS GDPs. Of those who provided NHS dentistry before and after April 2006, only 18 (14%) reported taking fewer radiographs and seven (6%) taking more. Conclusions In February 2010, of the West Kent GDPs who responded to the questionnaire, just under 50% used digital radiography. Mainly private GDPs were more likely to use digital radiography than their mainly NHS counterparts. A link between digital radiography and increased prescription of radiographs was not specifically apparent from this study. There was no evidence that West Kent GDPs were taking fewer radiographs than they did prior to the introduction of the new GDS contract in April 2006. Research is needed to investigate whether the uptake of digital radiography by GDPs in the rest of the country is similar to that in West Kent.
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Mestriner, Soraya Fernandes, Dionísio Vinha, and Wilson Mestriner Junior. "Comparison of different methods for the occlusal dentine caries diagnosis." Journal of Applied Oral Science 13, no. 1 (2005): 28–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s1678-77572005000100007.
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The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of in-vitro methods for the occlusal dentine caries diagnosis. Thirty-eight sites were evaluated on third molars without macroscopic carious cavitation in adult individuals from the city of Barretos (SP), Brazil. Visual inspection (VI), endoscopic evaluation (AcuCam), visual inspection and blunt-tipped exploratory probes (Tactile), conventional bite-wing radiographs (CR), direct bite-wing digital radiograph (DR), and direct digital radiograph with contrast and brightness controled (DRbc) were used by five observers. In order to validate the data, the teeth were sectioned and histologically evaluated. The average sensitivity and specificity values of the methods were respectively:0,25 , 0,96 (VI); 0,15 , 0,92 (AcuCam); 0,17 , 0,95 (Tactile); 0,45 , 0,73 (CR); 0,33 , 0,80 (DR) and 0,35 , 0,84 (DRbc) , the effectiveness of clinical methods (VI, AcuCam and Tactile) as well as that of radiographic methods (CR, DR and DRbc) were comparatively similar. The clinical methods presented a smaller number of false-positive diagnosis than the radiographic methods. It was concluded that visual inspection is an important diagnostic method; conventional bite-wing and digital radiography aid the diagnosis and are equally efficient to diagnose carious lesions in the dentine of teeth without visible cavitation.
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Muchhal, Mohnish, Lav K. Niraj, Devanshu Chaudhary, Irfan Ali, Kuldeep Dhama, and Basavaraj Patthi. "Spanning the Horizon of Accuracy of Different Intraoral Radiographic Modalities: A Systematic Review." Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice 18, no. 12 (2017): 1206–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-2201.
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ABSTRACT Aim This study was conducted with an aim to systematically review the literature for assessing the accuracy of intraoral radiographs in detection of dental caries. Introduction Despite the advancements in oral disease science, dental caries continues to be a worldwide health concern, affecting humans of all ages. Correct diagnosis of caries is critical both in clinical practice as well as in epidemiology and radiography are worthwhile adjunct for a thorough examination. Results A literature review was performed in PubMed Central and Cochrane library, Embase, and Google Scholar, and these databases were searched up to 2016. The primary outcome measure was to assess the accuracy of intraoral radiographs in the detection of dental caries based on sensitivity and specificity. The sensitivity for conventional radiographs for the detection of lesions in enamel (16–68%) and dentin (16–96%) was found to be superior as compared with other modalities of digital radiography, whereas the specificity of digital radiography was found to be superior in detection of lesion in enamel (77–96%) and dentin (84–100%) when compared with conventional radiography. Sensitivity of conventional radiographs was noted to be superior as compared with digital radiography, whereas in terms of specificity, digital was found to be superior to conventional radiographs. Conclusion Although there was no significant difference between digital and conventional radiography in the diagnosis of caries, conventional radiographs were able to detect carious lesion, in general, but for lesion to be detected precisely, digital was found to be superior. Clinical significance As digital radiography produces lower ionizing radiation, dental professionals should employ this method in their routine dental practice for diagnosing and treating carious lesions. How to cite this article Muchhal M, Niraj LK, Chaudhary D. Ali I, Dhama K, Patthi B. Spanning the Horizon of Accuracy of Different Intraoral Radiographic Modalities: A Systematic Review. J Contemp Dent Pract 2017;18(12):1206-1212.
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Kumakawa, Kouzou. "Radiographic diagnosis of larynx by digital radiography." Nihon Kikan Shokudoka Gakkai Kaiho 37, no. 5 (1986): 400–407. http://dx.doi.org/10.2468/jbes.37.400.
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Beltrán, Jorge A., Roberto A. León-Manco, and Maria Eugenia Guerrero. "Comparison of the diagnostic accuracy of cone beam computed tomography and three intraoral radiographic systems in the diagnosis of carious lesions in vitro." Journal of Oral Research 9, no. 6 (2020): 466–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.17126/joralres.2020.091.
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Objective: The objective of the study was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of cone beam computed tomography and three intraoral radiographic systems in the detection of in vitro caries lesions. Material and Methods: One hundred teeth (46 molars and 54 premolars) were evaluated, including 176 proximal surfaces and 90 occlusal surfaces, with or without dental caries lesions. Digital images of all teeth were obtained using specific intraoral radiographs, VistaScan DürrDental®phosphor-plate radiography, XIOS XG Sirona® digital sensor radiography, and CBCT I-CATTM. Observers evaluated the images for the detection of caries lesions. The teeth were clinically sectioned and stereomicroscopy served as a validation tool. The relationship of sensitivity and specificity between all systems was determined through the ROC curve using Az values. Results: The values of the area under the curve (Az) selected for the CBCT I-CATTM system were 0.89 (0.84-0.93), for conventional radiography 0.71 (0.66-0.76), digital sensor radiography 0.74 (0.70-0.78) and digital radiography with phosphor-plates 0.73 (0.69-0.77). Statistically significant differences were found between the CBCT I-CATTM system and intraoral radiographic systems (p<0.01). The sensitivity and specificity values for the CBCT I-CATTM were 0.84 and 0.93 respectively. Conclusion: CBCT has a high sensitivity and specificity compared to intraoral radiographic systems for the diagnosis of dental caries lesions in vitro.
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Parks, Edwin T. "Digital Radiographic Imaging." Journal of the American Dental Association 139, no. 4 (2008): 477–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.14219/jada.archive.2008.0191.
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Jiménez, David A., and Laura J. Armbrust. "Digital Radiographic Artifacts." Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice 39, no. 4 (2009): 689–709. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2009.04.002.
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Joseph, Biju Baby, Meenu Joseph, Theertha Mohan, Thabsheera PP, and M. S. Deepa. "MANAGEMENT OF RADIOGRAPHIC WASTE IN DENTISTRY- A REVIEW." International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH 8, no. 2 (2020): 8–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v8.i2.2020.175.
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Radiographs are imperative part of the complete assessment and treatment in medical and dental fields. The attractiveness and expediency of x ray technology extends way beyond the medical fields. Despite the fact that the advent of medical imaging reached to digital radiography, conventional radiography is still used by the practitioners. Unfortunately conventional radiographic procedures potentially generate hazardous waste products that have an alarming impact on environment. The accumulated waste products from the conventional radiographic methods may risk the environmental systems. Proper waste disposal and management is required to resolve this inevitable problem. The main intention of this article is to deal with the hazardous consequences of radiographic waste produced in dentistry and to enlighten the management methods to settle the impact of harmful effects of radiographic waste generated during dental procedure.
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Opolonin, O. D. "Increasing informativity of digital radiographic systems." Functional Materials 20, no. 4 (2013): 528–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.15407/fm20.04.528.
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Sriwahyuni, Sriwahyuni. "The PENGARUH TEGANGAN TABUNG (KV) TERHADAP KUALITAS CITRA RADIOGRAFI PESAWAT SINAR-X DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY (DR) PADA PHANTOM ABDOMEN." SPEKTRA: Jurnal Fisika dan Aplikasinya 2, no. 2 (2017): 113. http://dx.doi.org/10.21009/spektra.022.04.
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The measurement of image quality of Digital Radiography (DR) with using the abdomen phantom. Image take with low kV to high kV for 10 times exposure. Image processing is done using the image application. The resulting radiograph image is analyzed by FFT analysis, Histogram and Gaussian Filter. In the FFT analysis the radiographic image tends to differ according to the tube voltage variation of 40 kV to 85 kV. In the radiographic image histogram analysis, including the imperfect image category because the distribution of pixel distribution is not yet complete in the gray scale area for all exposure variations. In the analysis using Gaussian filters the resulting radiographic image tends to be the same so that although using low kV and high kV the image will be the same. The use of Gaussian filters can help reduce the use of high kV on abdominal examination and reduce exposure to radiation dose.
 Keywords: Digital Radiography, Image Quality, Fourier Transform Filter, Gaussian Filter, Histogram.
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Bagaev, K. A., D. I. Galkin, A. V. Puzanov, and A. O. Ustinov. "THE DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY APPLICATION EXPERIENCE AT WORLDSKILLS KAZAN 2019 CHAMPIONSHIP." Kontrol'. Diagnostika, no. 258 (December 2019): 36–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.14489/td.2019.12.pp.036-043.
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The 45 World championship WORLDSKILLS KAZAN 2019 took place this summer in Kazan. The competition of welders was a part of the championship. The quality of welded joints produced by participants was inspected using digital and computed radiography. These technologies deeply reduced time of radiographic inspection. The quality of radiographs corresponded to improved techniques – class B according to ISO 17636-2 standard. Test arrangements used, resulted images and the role of digital radiography software were described inside the article. Several ways to improve productivity of testing were proposed. It was concluded that digital radiography is applicable for wide range of tasks; the preferred method is dependent on task and testing object.
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LNU, Alexander, Musab Hamed Saeed, Nazil A. Abtahl, and A. Praveen Pradeep. "An in vitro Comparison of Root Canal Measurement in Permanent Teeth by Electronic Apex Locator, Conventional and Digital Radiography." World Journal of Dentistry 2, no. 4 (2011): 312–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10015-1104.
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ABSTRACT Introduction In endodontic treatment for permanent teeth, it is important to estimate the working length precisely. Currently, various methods are used in clinical practice for working length estimation. The objective of this study is to compare the accuracy of root canal length in permanent teeth determined by electronic apex locators, conventional and digital radiography. Materials and methods A total of 50 single rooted permanent teeth with mature apices were extracted for periodontal reasons and obtained from different sources without caries were studied. The radiographic measurements were done using paralleling technique. Electronic measurements were done next using third generation, DentAport ZX. Actual canal length of each tooth was measured using direct observation of the apical exit of the file. Measurements obtained from radiographic and electronic methods were compared to the actual tooth length. Interclass correlation coefficients and failure rate for each method and their combinations were calculated using STATA 12.0 software. Results The measurements obtained through all the three techniques showed high interclass correlation coefficients and excellent level of agreement. The failure rate of measurements obtained through conventional radiography, digital radiography and electronic apex locators was 38, 30 and 22% respectively. Combination of conventional radiography with electronic apex locator showed an accuracy of 90%, while combination of digital radiographs and electronic apex locators given an accuracy of 96%. Conclusion A combination of digital radiographic and apex locator methods for determining the root canal length in permanent teeth can be considered safe, reliable and precise.
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Bai, Weimin, C. Bueno, B. S. Wong, and Xin Wang. "Generation of radiographic techniques for digital radiography applications." Insight - Non-Destructive Testing and Condition Monitoring 51, no. 6 (2009): 327–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1784/insi.2009.51.6.327.
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AVERCH, TIMOTHY D., DENIS O'SULLIVAN, CRAIG BREITENBACH, et al. "Digital Radiographic Imaging Transfer: Comparison with Plain Radiographs." Journal of Endourology 11, no. 2 (1997): 99–101. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/end.1997.11.99.
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Merritt, Christopher R. B., Roger H. Tutton, Kenneth A. Bell, et al. "Clinical application of digital radiography: Computed radiographic imaging." RadioGraphics 5, no. 3 (1985): 397–414. http://dx.doi.org/10.1148/radiographics.5.3.397.
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Robison, C. I., and B. D. Nielsen. "Determining radiographic bone aluminum equivalence using digital radiographs." Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 33, no. 5 (2013): 356–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2013.03.085.
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Shantiningsih, Rurie Ratna, and Silviana Farrah Diba. "Biological changes after dental panoramic exposure: conventional versus digital." Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi) 51, no. 1 (2018): 25. http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/j.djmkg.v51.i1.p25-28.
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Background: Dental digital radiography is more practical and requires fewer doses of radiation than conventional radiography. Because ionizing radiation has a biological effect on exposed tissue, concerns regarding its stochastic effect merit greater attention. In a previous study, it was found that biological changes and increases in the micronucleus occurred after conventional panoramic exposure to gingival crevicular fluid (GCF). Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the difference in biological effects after digital panoramic exposure compared with conventional exposure. Methods: Twenty subjects were classified into two groups according to the radiographic technique employed. The techniques consisted of ten subjects undergoing digital panoramic radiograph exposure and ten others being subjected to conventional exposure. GCF calculated in mm3 was collected by applying paper strips to the anterior maxillary labial gingival sulcus for one minute prior to and ten minutes after exposure. A micronucleus was obtained from a gingival smear on the same quadrant ten days after panoramic exposure. Results: There was a significant difference in the number of micronuclei between conventional and digital panoramic radiographs both before and after exposure (p=0.000). In contrast, increased GCF volume was not statistically significant (p=0.506) before or after digital panoramic exposure, while the significant difference of conventional panoramic exposure was p=0.017. Conclusion: Digital panoramic radiograph exposure induced a biological change only in terms of an increase in the number of micronuclei but not in the volume of GCF.
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Daniele Lucca Longo, Ana Caroline Fumes, Daniela Silva Barroso de Oliveira, et al. "Comparison of digital and conventional radiographic techniques." RSBO 14, no. 2 (2017): 74–09. http://dx.doi.org/10.21726/rsbo.v14i2.642.
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This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between conventional and digital radiographic methods in the measurement of periapical lesions in primary molars and compares the time used to obtain the radiographic images between both methods. Material and methods: This crossover study included children between 4 to 8-year-old with periapical lesion in primary mandibular molars. Fifteen molars were randomly assigned firstly to receive conventional or digital periapical radiograph during the steps of endodontic treatment. The time to obtain the radiographic image was evaluated in seconds and compared by the Mann-Whitney test. The periapical lesions measurement (mm2) were performed by the Image J software and the degree of correlation of measurement between both techniques was evaluated by the Spearman correlation test. Data was analyzed using the GraphPad Prism software (α = 0.05). Results: A strong positive correlation between the measurement of lesions occurred on conventional methods in comparison with the measurement on digital methods (r2=0.778; p<0.0006); however, the><0.006) ); however, the time to obtain the radiographic images was shorter in the digital method (p<0.0001). Conclusion: The digital method had a shorter amount of time to obtain the images and strong correlation for the lesions measurement in comparison to the conventional method. Therefore, the digital radiograph method is preferable for use in children.
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Reddy, KV Krishna, M. Uma Mahesh, Aruna Karnawat, PS Siddharth Rao, A. Kanthi Sagar, and PP Rajesh Kumar. "Evaluation of Digital Radiographs & Other Performance Parameters of Digital Radiographic System in Comparison to Conventional Radiography." Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development 5, no. 4 (2014): 81. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/0976-5506.2014.00017.5.
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Hazenfield, K. M., A. Nylund, A. Valdes-Martinez, et al. "Accuracy of a radiographic stitching technique to measure tibial plateau angle in large and giant breed dogs." Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology 27, no. 03 (2014): 230–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.3415/vcot-13-08-0108.
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SummaryObjective: To determine if a novel radiographic stitching technique yields accurate tibial plateau angle (TPA) measurements in large and giant breed dogs.Methods: Three medio-lateral digital radiographic projections (traditional TPLO, stiflecentred, tarsus-centred) were obtained from each of 17 pairs of pelvic limbs from skeletally mature large and giant breed dogs. Eight observers performed image stitching followed by TPA measurements on the stitched (sTPA) and traditional radiographs (tTPA). The TPA was also measured on photographs made of isolated anatomical tibial specimens (aTPA). Measurements were compared between observers and between image type using ANOVA and correlation coefficients.Results: There was no statistically significant difference in TPA between observers for tTPA or sTPA radiographs (p >0.05); both sTPA and tTPA were highly correlated with aTPA and with each other (r = 0.88, 0.89, and 0.97 respectively).Clinical relevance: This novel digital stitching method provides an alternative technique for accurately measuring TPA utilizing a stifle-centred radiograph that may be useful when traditional TPLO radiographs are difficult to obtain. This may be particularly useful in large and giant breed dogs because collimation to include the entire tibial length can preclude proper centring of the radiographic beam over the stifle.
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Beshtawi, Khaled R., Mogammad T. Peck, and Manogari Chetty. "Review of the radiographic modalities used during dental implant therapy - A narrative." South African Dental Journal 76, no. 2 (2021): 84–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2519-0105/2021/v76no2a4.
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The introduction of digital x-ray receivers which replaced conventional films was a significant radiographic development that is commonly used in daily dental practice. Dental implant therapy (DIT) is a sought after dental therapeutic intervention and dental radiography is an essential component contributing to the success of treatment. Dental radiographs taken in daily practice are generally conventional two-dimensional images and/or three-dimensional images. Ideally, the choice of radiographic technique should be determined after a thorough clinical examination and comprehensive consideration of the advantages, indications, and drawbacks. Digital three-dimensional modalities that have emerged over the last decade have been incorporated into DIT with the assumption that treatment outcomes will be improved. These modalities are constantly being reassessed and improved but there is a paucity of published information regarding the assessment of variables such as dosages and dimensional accuracy, suggesting that further research in these matters is necessary. This is crucial in order to obtain evidence-based information that may influence future radiographic practices. In this narrative, the authors present the most commonly used dental radiographic modalities currently used in DIT.
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Qiao, Shuang, Jia Ning Sun, Jian Li, and Ji Peng Huang. "A Novel Texture Extraction Method for Digital Radiography." Applied Mechanics and Materials 719-720 (January 2015): 1148–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.719-720.1148.
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As known, there always exist severely degradation problems in digital radiography. How we can extract necessary textures from degraded radiographic images is the post-processing key. Local binary pattern (LBP) is a well-known method, which is widely used in fast image texture extraction. However, for noisy images, LBP can’t work well due to its sensitivity to details. On the other hand, as one of the important shock filters developed in recent years, complex shock filter possesses excellent capabilities in textural image processing. Here, by combining complex shock filter with LBP, a novel fast and efficient method, C-LBP is presented for texture extraction of degraded radiographic images. Experimental results show that comparing with traditional LBP, C-LBP not only distinguishes between noise and details in radiographic images, but also extracts image textures efficiently and rapidly, which plays an important role in developing nondestructive detection technique by low-dose ray radiography.
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Parks, Edwin T., and Gail F. Williamson. "Digital Radiography: An Overview." Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice 3, no. 4 (2002): 23–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jcdp-3-4-23.
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Abstract Since the discovery of X-rays in 1895, film has been the primary medium for capturing, displaying, and storing radiographic images. It is a technology that dental practitioners are the most familiar and comfortable with in terms of technique and interpretation. Digital radiography is the latest advancement in dental imaging and is slowly being adopted by the dental profession. Digital imaging incorporates computer technology in the capture, display, enhancement, and storage of direct radiographic images. Digital imaging offers some distinct advantages over film, but like any emerging technology, it presents new and different challenges for the practitioner to overcome. This article presents an overview of digital imaging including basic terminology and comparisons with film-based imaging. The principles of direct and indirect digital imaging modalities, intraoral and extraoral applications, image processing, and diagnostic efficacy will be discussed. In addition, the article will provide a list of questions dentists should consider prior to purchasing digital imaging systems for their practice. Citation Parks ET, Williamson GF. Digital Radiography: An Overview. J Contemp Dent Pract 2002 November;(3)4:023-039.
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O'Connor-Robison, C. I., and B. D. Nielsen. "Comparison of two software packages for determining radiographic bone aluminium equivalent values." Comparative Exercise Physiology 9, no. 3-4 (2013): 219–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.3920/cep13024.
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Radiographic photodensitometry has been used to track changes in bone mineral content in the distal limb of horses through traditional film radiographs. With increasing popularity of digital radiographs, the technique has been adapted for digital technology. The objective of this study was to validate and describe the analysis of digital radiographs and to compare traditional densitometric analysis to digital analysis. Twelve traditional and 12 digital radiographs were taken of the left third metacarpal (MCIII) of 12 horses with an aluminium stepwedge penetrometer attached to the radiographic cassette. Both medial-lateral and dorsal-palmar views were represented. The traditional and digital radiographs were each analysed using two different methods to compare results. Analysis involved determining optical density at each step of the aluminium stepwedge, plotting optical density verses mm Al, and then determining the equation of the subsequent line. The optical density of each cortice was inserted into the equation and radiographic bone aluminium equivalents (RBAE) in mm Al for each cortice was determined. Total RBAE was also examined 1 cm distal to the nutrient foramen of the MCIII. Data were analysed using Proc CORR (SAS v. 9.1) and are reported as mean ± standard deviation. Total RBAE on the dorsal-palmar view from traditional radiographs averaged 286±154 mm Al for digital analysis and 292±173 mm Al for densitometric analysis (R2=0.98). Total RBAE on medial-lateral view from the digital radiographs averaged 539±137 mm Al for digital analysis and 530±165 mm Al for densitometric analysis (R2=0.95). The results demonstrate high correlations between analyses, thereby validating that digital analysis yields similar results as densitometric analysis. Digital radiographs, with increased clarity as compared to traditional films, should allow greater ability to detect treatment differences in research trials, and monitor changes associated with training or nutrition.
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Decusară, Mioara, Cerasella-Dorina Şincar, Alexandru Nicolau, and Teodora Denisa Gheorghi. "The importance of 3D imaging for the orthodontic diagnosis and treatment." Romanian Journal of Stomatology 62, no. 4 (2016): 183–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.37897/rjs.2016.4.3.
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Within a century, dental radiology “suffered” transformation, beginning with periapical radiographs, cephalograms and panoramic radiography and continuing with digital imaging and cone beam computed tomography. In contemporary dental practice is importantant to choose the type of radiographic investigation in order to achieve a complete and accurate diagnosis, so necessary for determining the treatment plan for patients with dental-maxillary abnormalities. We conducted a comparative study between conventional radiographic investigation (periapical radiographs, panoramic radiography) and cone beam computed tomography in patients with malocclusions. The costs and radiation doses are low to the classic X-rays, but the diagnosis is given by the two-dimensional image of a three-dimensional dental-maxillary pathologies. Cone Beam CT scans were relatively high in cost and in radiation doses, but provided three-dimensional images and anatomic and radiological data of superior quality to the classics.
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Lee, Ben, Joseph Junewick, and Charles Luttenton. "Effect of digital radiography on emergency department radiographic examinations." Emergency Radiology 12, no. 4 (2006): 158–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10140-006-0465-0.
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EL-SHAFAEY, E. A., M. G. SALEM, E. MOSBAH та A. E. ZAGHLOUL. "Morphometric evaluation of relevant radiographic parameters of the forefeet of clinically normal donkeys (Equus αsinus)". Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society 68, № 3 (2018): 467. http://dx.doi.org/10.12681/jhvms.15543.
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This study provides a standard database of morphometric evaluation of the digital bone and hoof parameters of the forefeet of clinically normal donkeys using Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) software programme, as a means to improve diagnosis and clinical decision-making regarding foot lameness in equine practice. Thirty orthopedically sound donkeys were included in this study. For each donkey forefoot, lateromedial (LM) and dorsopalmar (DP) radiographs were obtained with the foot in a vertical position. A total of 26 digital bone and hoof parameters obtained from the LM and DP radiographs were evaluated through repeated measurements of the same digitalized radiograph by three operators using DICOM software. Data of the morphometric radiographic parameters of the forefeet were statistically analyzed for the frequency distribution and calculation of the intra-assay and interassay coefficients of variation (CVs) of the reproducibility of the measured parameters. Mean ± SD of digital bone and hoof parameters were significantly different among the measurements obtained for the 26 parameters. However, intra-assay and interassay CVs for digital bone and hoof parameters measurements did not differ significantly between the three examiners. In conclusion, morphometric evaluation of the radiographic parameters of the forefeet in clinically normal donkeys, establishes a reference data base correspondingly for the donkey different to those accepted for the horse.
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Ferreira, Rívea Inês, Francisco Haiter-Neto, Cínthia Pereira Machado Tabchoury, Guilherme Assumpção Neves de Paiva, and Frab Norberto Bóscolo. "Assessment of enamel demineralization using conventional, digital, and digitized radiography." Brazilian Oral Research 20, no. 2 (2006): 114–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s1806-83242006000200005.
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This experimental research aimed at evaluating the accuracy of enamel demineralization detection using conventional, digital, and digitized radiographs, as well as to compare radiographs and logarithmically contrast-enhanced subtraction images. Enamel subsurface demineralization was induced on one of the approximal surfaces of 49 sound third molars. Standardized radiographs of the teeth were taken prior to and after the demineralization phase with three digital systems - CygnusRay MPS®, DenOptix® and DIGORA® - and InSight® film. Three radiologists interpreted the pairs of conventional, digital, and digitized radiographs in two different occasions. Logarithmically contrast-enhanced subtraction images were examined by a fourth radiologist only once. Radiographic diagnosis was validated by cross-sectional microhardness profiling in the test areas of the approximal surfaces. Accuracy was estimated by Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis. Chi-square test, at a significance level of 5%, was used to compare the areas under the ROC curves (Az) calculated for the different imaging modalities. Concerning the radiographs, the DenOptix® system (Az = 0.91) and conventional radiographs (Az = 0.90) presented the highest accuracy values compared with the other three radiographic modalities. However, logarithmically contrast-enhanced subtraction images (Az = 0.98) were significantly more accurate than conventional, digital, and digitized radiographs (p = 0.0000). It can be concluded that the DenOptix® system and conventional radiographs provide better performance for diagnosing enamel subsurface demineralization. Logarithmic subtraction significantly improves radiographic detection.
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Hedrick, Randall T., S. Brent Dove, Donald D. Peters, and William D. McDavid. "Radiographic determination of canal length: Direct digital radiography versus conventional radiography." Journal of Endodontics 20, no. 7 (1994): 320–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0099-2399(06)80093-2.
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Donovan, Daniel S., Jeremy D. Podolnick, Wayne Reizner, O. Alton Barron, Louis W. Catalano, and Steven Z. Glickel. "Accuracy and Reliability of Radiographic Estimation of Volar Lip Fragment Size in PIP Dorsal Fracture-Dislocations." HAND 14, no. 6 (2018): 797–802. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1558944718777831.
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Background: A cadaveric study was performed to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of radiographic estimation of the volar lip fragment size in proximal interphalangeal joint fracture-dislocations. Methods: Middle phalangeal base volar lip fractures of varying size and morphology were simulated in 18 digits. Radiographs and digital photographs of the middle phalangeal joint surface were obtained pre- and postinjury. Ten orthopedic surgeons of varying levels of training estimated the fracture size based on radiographs. The estimated joint involvement on radiograph was compared with the digitally measured joint involvement. Results: Radiographic estimation underestimated the volar lip fragment size by 9.02%. Estimations possessed high intraobserver (0.76-0.98) and interobserver (0.88-0.97) reliabilities. No differences were detected between levels of surgeon training. Conclusions: The significant underestimation of the volar lip fragment size demonstrates the lack of radiographic estimation accuracy and suggests that surgeons should be mindful of these results when making treatment plans.
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Abdul Halim, Suhaila, Arsmah Ibrahim, and Yupiter Harangan Prasada Manurung. "Digital Radiographic Image Enhancement for Weld Defect Detection using Smoothing and Morphological Transformations." Scientific Research Journal 9, no. 1 (2012): 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.24191/srj.v9i1.9412.
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Accurate inspection of welded materials is important in relation to achieve acceptable standards. Radiography, a non-destructive test method, is commonly used to evaluate the internal condition of a material with respect to defect detection. The presence of noise in low resolution of radiographic images significantly complicates analysis; therefore attaining higher quality radiographic images makes defect detection more readily achievable. This paper presents a study pertaining to the quality enhancement of radiographic images with respect to different types of defects. A series of digital radiographic weld flaw images were smoothed using multiple smoothing techniques to remove inherent noise followed by top and bottom hat morphological transformations. Image quality was evaluated quantitatively with respect to SNR, PSNR and MAE. The results indicate that smoothing enhances the quality of radiographic images, thereby promoting defect detection with the respect to original radiographic images.
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Langlois, Caroline de Oliveira, Maria Carméli Correia Sampaio, Alexandre Emidio Ribeiro Silva, Nilza Pereira da Costa, and Maria Ivete Bolzan Rockenbach. "Accuracy of linear measurements before and after digitizing periapical and panoramic radiography images." Brazilian Dental Journal 22, no. 5 (2011): 404–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0103-64402011000500010.
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of linear measurements made on conventional and digitized periapical and panoramic radiographic images of dry human hemi-mandibles. Images from the posterior region of 22 dry human hemi-mandibles were obtained by conventional panoramic and periapical radiography technique. Using a digital caliper, 3 vertical measurements were marked directly on the dry hemi-mandibles (reference measurements) as well as on the tracing from the conventional radiographic images of the specimens made onto acetate paper sheet: Distance 1: between the upper limit of the alveolar ridge and the lower limit at the mandible base; Distance 2: between the upper limit of the alveolar ridge and the upper limit of the mandibular canal; Distance 3: between the lower limit of the mandibular canal and the lower limit of the mandible base. Next, the radiographs were digitized and the three measurements were made on the digital images using UTHSCSA Image Tool software. Data were analyzed statistically by one-way ANOVA (α=0.05). There was no statistically significant differences (p>0.05) between periapical and panoramic radiographs or between the measurements recorded using the digital caliper and UTHSCSA software compared with dry mandible specimens for Distances 1 (p=0.783), 2 (p=0.986) and 3 (p=0.129). In conclusion, the radiographic techniques evaluated in this study are reliable for vertical bone measurements on selected areas and the UTHSCA Image Tool software is an appropriate measurement method.
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Arslan, Zeynep Betül, Hilal Demir, Dila Berker Yıldız, and Füsun Yaşar. "Diagnostic accuracy of panoramic radiography and ultrasonography in detecting periapical lesions using periapical radiography as a gold standard." Dentomaxillofacial Radiology 49, no. 6 (2020): 20190290. http://dx.doi.org/10.1259/dmfr.20190290.
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the accuracy of imaging techniques in diagnosing periapical lesions. Methods: Imaging records of 80 patients (51 females, 29 males, aged between 14 and 75 years) including periapical and panoramic radiographs and ultrasonographic images were selected from databases of Selcuk University Dentistry Faculty. Periapical radiographs were accepted as gold-standard and 160 anterior maxillary and mandibular teeth with or without periapical lesion were included to the study. Three specialist observers (dental radiologists) evaluated the presence and appearance of periapical lesions on panoramic radiograph and ultrasonographic images. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and diagnostic value of panoramic radiographs and ultrasonography were determined. Results: Sensitivity was 0.80 and 0.77 for ultrasonographic images and panoramic radiographs, respectively which shows that periapical lesion was correctly detected in 80% of the cases with ultrasound and in 77% of the cases with panoramic radiography. Specificity values were determined as 0.97 for ultrasound and 0.95 for panoramic radiography. Overall diagnostic accuracy was 0.86 and 0.84 for ultrasound and panoramic radiography, respectively. Conclusions: Periapical and panoramic radiographs are commonly used to visualize periapical lesions. Besides, ultrasonography is an alternative method to digital radiographic techniques in the diagnosis of anterior teeth with periapical lesions.
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Reddy, Michael S., and I.-Chung Wang. "Radiographic Determinants of Implant Performance." Advances in Dental Research 13, no. 1 (1999): 136–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/08959374990130010301.
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This paper reviews and compares the strengths and weaknesses of radiographic techniques including periapical, occlusal, panoramic, direct digital, motion tomography, and computed tomography. Practical considerations for each method, including availability and accessibility, are discussed. To date, digital subtraction radiography is the most versatile and sensitive method for measuring boss loss. It can detect both bone height and bone mass changes on root-form or blade-form dental implants. Criteria for implant success have changed substantially over the past two decades. In clinical trials of dental implants, the outcomes require certain radiographic analyses to address the hypothesis or clinical question adequately. Radiographic methods best suited to the objective assessment of implant performance and hypothesis were reviewed.
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Andrade, Kelly Machado de, Carolina Almeida Rodrigues, Plauto C. Aranha Watanabe, and Marcelo Oliveira Mazzetto. "Styloid process elongation and calcification in subjects with tmd: clinical and radiographic aspects." Brazilian Dental Journal 23, no. 4 (2012): 443–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0103-64402012000400023.
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Knowledge of the Eagle's syndrome shows that its symptoms can be very easily confused with other types of craniomandibular disorders, especially temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The aim of this study was to find a possible correlation between the presence of TMD and elongation of the styloid process as well relate to presence of calcification of the stilohyoid chain. Fifty patients with TMD, confirmed from the RDC/TMD, were examined clinically and radiographically. Radiographic documentation consisted of digital panoramic radiograph and digital lateral cephalometric radiograph. Radiocef software (Radiomemory) was used for the analysis of radiographs by means of specific cephalometric tracing and linear measurements of the styloid process. Each radiograph was traced and measured three times with intervals of 1 month to spread the error. Statistical analysis was performed by Pearson's test (p=0.001) using Biostat 4.0 statistical software. Result showed an incidence of 76% elongation of the styloid process in the sample. There was a correlation between the bilateral measures taken in panoramic radiographs (?<0.001) and also for measures of styloid process length carried out in different panoramic radiographs and lateral cephalometric radiographs (?<0.001). It was concluded that there is prevalence of elongated styloid process in patients with TMD. However, no relationship was found between measurements on the stylohyoid chain and symptoms of headache, orofacial pain, tinnitus and vertigo.
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Farber, Daniel C., James K. DeOrio, and Maxwell W. Steel. "Goniometric Versus Computerized Angle Measurement in Assessing Hallux Valgus." Foot & Ankle International 26, no. 3 (2005): 234–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/107110070502600309.
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Background: Digital workstations with high-resolution monitors are replacing standard radiographs for image evaluation and interpretation. Radiographic angles in the foot have been evaluated for interobserver and intraobserver reliability with plain films, but use of digital workstations has not been validated. Because the 1-2 intermetatarsal (IM) and hallux valgus (HV) angles help determine the most appropriate bunion procedure, the reliability of these measurements is important. Methods: The HV and 1-2 IM angles were evaluated on preoperative radiographs of 25 patients who subsequently underwent bunion procedures. A standardized technique using a film marker and goniometer on plain film was compared with use of a mouse and computerized angle measurement software at a digital workstation. Three foot and ankle surgeons conducted these measurements at various intervals. Completion of three readings of each radiograph in each format by each observer totaled 1,800 measurements. Results: Computerized measurement gave better overall reliability. For the HV angle, inter-observer agreement (measurements within 2 degrees) improved from 66% with plain films to 81% with the digital workstation (p < 0.001). Intraobserver agreement increased from 72% to 80%. The 1-2 IM angle was similarly reliable with both methods for inter- and intraobserver agreement. Conclusions: This study validates the use of computer-assisted angle measurement on digital radiographs for assessment of HV and 1-2 IM angles. Computerized measurement may result in more reliable readings because it eliminates the error inherent with use of a goniometer and facilitates adjustment of radiographic lines on the computer to ensure correct alignment.
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Rakan Shaheen, Dr, Dr Muna Binladin, Dr Alanoud Bin Muammar, et al. "Reliability of digital radiographs in measuring the vertical and horizontal dental implants’ dimensions a retrospective study." International Journal of Dental Research 7, no. 1 (2019): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijdr.v7i1.23529.
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Introduction: Digital radiography can take accurate measurements. In implant dentistry, intraoral periapical (PA), bite-wing (BW) and panoramic (OPG) radiographs are being used, although it had limitations of distortion. This research aims to assess the accuracy of digital radiography in measuring dental implants and to evaluate the SIDEXIS software’s reliability in measuring their dimensions.Materials and Methods: Over 192 implants from 316 radiographs were selected. All radiographs were analyzed using SIDEXIS software. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS.Results: Statistically significant differences (P < 0.5) between the actual heights and widths compared to the measured radiographic dimensions. Over all the distortion was greatest in OPGs. The magnifications were 2.48mm in height and 0.82mm in width for OPGS, 0.17mm in width for BWs while in PAs it was 1.37mm in height and 0.156mm in width. The magnification was more in maxilla for PAs and OPGs. Anteriorly the PAs had the greatest magnification (2.16mm), and OPGs had the greatest at (3.03mm) in height posteriorly.Conclusion: Digital OPG, PA and Bitewing radiographs are reliable for performing dimensions linear measurements for implants, and PAs have the highest precision. Additionally, SIDEXIS software provided accurate results and can be considered a reliable method for implants’ assessment.
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Van der Stelt, P. F. "Modern Radiographic Methods in the Diagnosis of Periodontal Disease." Advances in Dental Research 7, no. 2 (1993): 158–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/08959374930070020601.
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For many years, radiographs have been a valuable aid in the diagnosis of periodontal disease and the evaluation of treatment effects. Computer-based image acquisition and processing techniques will now further increase the importance of radiography in periodontal diagnosis. Temporal changes of lesions can be made easily visible by means of subtraction radiography based on digital images. This process requires a pair of images with identical gray-level distributions and projection geometry. The gray-level distribution and perspective projection of images can be corrected by means of digital image processing. A pair of identical images can thus be obtained without mechanical alignment of patient, film, and x-ray source. Algorithms have been developed for automatical determination of the borders of lesions and can subsequently produce quantitative information ranging from simple distance measurements to advanced multidimensional quantitation of image parameters. Accurate volume measurements can be carried out by the utilization of calibration wedges in the image. Image reconstruction procedures, such as tomosynthesis, provide information about the third dimension, which is normally lost in conventional radiographic projections. The buccal and lingual sites of the alveolar crest can be inspected separately. The progress of computer-aided procedures as discussed in this paper appears to have great potential for the improvement of the radiographic diagnosis of periodontal lesions. Especially, the benefits of reproducibility and quantitative evaluation of treatment effects will greatly improve the role of radiography in periodontics.
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Pham, Khoa Van. "A Comparison of Cone Beam Computed Tomography and Periapical Digital Radiography for Evaluation of Root Canal Preparation." Applied Sciences 11, no. 14 (2021): 6599. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app11146599.
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The aim of the present study is to compare cone beam computed tomography and periapical digital radiography for the evaluation of root canal preparation. Nine extracted human molars were used in this study. Following access cavity preparation, mesio-buccal roots of maxillary and mesial roots of mandibular molars were prepared and the remaining roots were cut off. Three amalgam cavities were prepared on the coronal part of the teeth and were filled with amalgam to be used as landmarks. Specimens were scanned using cone-beam computed tomography and periapical digital radiograph images were obtained before and after root canal preparation. WaveOne Gold Primary was used for root canal preparation to full working length. Specimens were then scanned using CBCT and a periapical radiograph for the after-instrumentation images. The transportation and centering ratio were measured and calculated on the CBCT and periapical radiographic images. The Bland–Altman method was used for detecting the bias in the evaluation of agreement between the two methods’ measurements. There was agreement between the two methods’ measurements using CBCT scans and periapical digital radiographic images in the evaluation of transportation and centering ratio parameters. The two methods could be used interchangeably in measurements of transportation and calculating the centering ratio.
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Antonijevic, Djordje, Dragan Ilic, Vesna Medic, Slobodan Dodic, Kosovka Obradovic-Djuricic, and Zoran Rakocevic. "Evaluation of conventional and digital radiography capacities for distinguishing dental materials on radiograms depending on the present radiopacifying agent." Vojnosanitetski pregled 71, no. 11 (2014): 1006–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/vsp1411006a.
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Bacgroun/Aim. The radiopacity of an endodontic material can considerably vary as measured on film and a digital sensor. Digital radiography offers numerous advantages over convential film-based radiography in dental clinical practice regarding both diagnostic capabilities and postintervention procedures. The aim of this study was to investigate the capacity of conventional and charge-conpled device (CCD) based digital radiography to detect material on radiograph depending on the radio-pacifying agent present in the material. Methods. Experimental cements were formulated by mixing Portland cement with the following radiopacifying agents: zinc oxide (ZnO), zirconium oxide (ZrO2), titanium dioxide (TiO2), barium sulphate (BaSO4), iodoform (CHI3), bismuth oxide (Bi2O3) and ytterbium trifluoride (YbF3). In addition, 5 endodontic materials comprising Endomethasone?, Diaket?, N2?, Roth 801? and Acroseal? were investigated to serve as control. Per three specimens of each material were radiographed alongside an aluminum step wedge on film (Eastman Kodak Company?, Rochester, NY) and a CCD-based digital sensor (Trophy Radiologie?, Cedex, France). Radiopacity values were calculated by converting the radiographic densities of the specimens expressed as a mean optical densities or mean grey scale values into equivalent thickness of aluminum. Results. Twoway ANOVA detected no significant differences with respect to the imaging system (p > 0.05), but the differences were significant with respect to radiopacifier (p < 0.001) and the interaction of the two factors (p < 0.05). Paired ttest revealed significant differences between the methods used for pure Portland cement, all concentrations of BaSO4 and CHI3, 10% and 20% additions of ZrO2 and Bi2O3 and 10% and 30% addition of YbF3 (p < 0.05). Conclusion. The materials which incorporate CHI3 or BaSO4 as radiopacifying agents are expected to be significantly more radiopaque on a digital sensor than on film. During clinical practice one should concern to the quality of contrast assessement obtained by digital according to conventional radiography.
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Abdul Halim, Suhaila, Arsmah Ibrahim, and Yupiter Harangan Prasada Manurung. "Digital Radiographic Image Enhancement for Weld Defect Detection using Smoothing and Morphological Transformations." Scientific Research Journal 9, no. 1 (2012): 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.24191/srj.v9i1.5053.
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Accurate inspection ofweldedmaterials is important in relation to achieve acceptable standards. Radiography, a non-destructive test method, is commonly used to evaluate the internal condition ofa material with respect to defect detection. Thepresence ofnoise in low resolution ofradiographic images significantly complicates analysis; thereforeattaining higher quality radiographic images makes defect detection more readily achievable. This paper presents a study pertaining to the quality enhancement of radiographic images with respect to different types of defects. A series of digital radiographic weld flaw images were smoothed using multiple smoothing techniques to remove inherent noise followed by top and bottom hat morphological transformations. Image quality was evaluated quantitatively with respect to SNR, PSNR andMAE. The results indicate that smoothing enhances the quality ofradiographic images, thereby promoting defect detection with the respect to original radiographic images.
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Abbeyquaye, D., S. Inkoom, N. B. Hammond, J. J. Fletcher, and B. O. Botwe. "PATIENT DOSE ASSESSMENT AND OPTIMISATION OF PELVIC RADIOGRAPHY WITH COMPUTED RADIOGRAPHY SYSTEMS." Radiation Protection Dosimetry 195, no. 1 (2021): 41–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncab111.
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Abstract Digital radiography systems can reduce radiation dose, this capability was harnessed to explore dose and image quality (IQ) optimisation strategies. Entrance surface dose (ESD), effective dose (ED) and organ doses were determined by the indirect method for patients undergoing pelvic anteroposterior X-ray examinations with computed radiography systems. The IQ of patients’ radiographs was assessed in terms of signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). An anthropomorphic phantom was exposed with varying tube potential (kVp), tube current-time product (mAs), and focus-to-detector distance (FDD) to determine phantom-entrance dose for the optimisation studies. SNR of each phantom radiograph was determined. Patients’ mean ESD of 2.38 ± 0.60 mGy, ED of 0.25 ± 0.07 mSv and SNR of 8.5 ± 2.2 were obtained. After optimisation, entrance dose was reduced by 29.2% with 5 cm increment in FDD, and 5 kVp reduction in tube potential. kVp and/or mAs reduction with an increment in FDD reduced entrance dose without adversely compromising radiographic-IQ.
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Mikhailov, Igor I., Denis I. Galkin, Alexey V. Geit, and Andrey V. Vremenko. "Applying ROC analysis in defining requirements for digital radiography parameters." SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGIES OIL AND OIL PRODUCTS PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION 10, no. 1 (2020): 32–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.28999/2541-9595-2020-10-1-32-41.
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The replacement of film technology with digital in radiographic monitoring during the construction and repair of pipelines is a pressing issue. The new technology is based on the use of phosphorous plates (computed radiography) and digital array detectors (digital radiography). However, there is the problem of defining requirements for digital radiograms. Selection of image quality class in digital radiographic testing is carried out in coordination with the customer, even though the requirements for the quality of film-based images are set out in regulations. The authors have carried out a study and provided a method making it possible to minimize the influence of the human factor in assessing the descriptiveness of radiographic images and to impartially determine the requirements for a digital radiogram when the use of computed and digital radiography may be recommended as a replacement for film technology. In order to solve this problem there has been a proposal to use ROC analysis, making it possible to estimate binary classification, including decryption of radiograms based on the «defect – no defect» principle. A test sample containing areas with defects (defect simulators) and areas with no such defects, which made it possible to use a binary classification for the analysis of its radiograms, has been developed and manufactured. A minimum sample size of independent experts sufficient to exclude the influence of the human factor on decoding test sample images has been identified. A film radiogram corresponding to regulatory requirements has been made in order to compare film-based and digital technologies. Following the analysis of this image, a base ROC curve has been plotted. This formed the basis for comparing ROC curves plotted following the results of decoding digital images with different quality parameters. It made it possible to establish values for quality parameters when the descriptiveness of digital radiograms was higher than of film-based images, and to draw conclusions about the circumstances in which it is possible to replace film-based technology with digital and computed radiography.
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de Carvalho Deprá, Lucas, Lilian Cristina Vessoni Iwaki, Mariliani Chicarelli, and Wilton Mitsunari Takeshita. "Influence of Image Filters and Variation in Horizontal Angle of Incidence of X-ray Beam in Digital Interproximal Radiographs for Diagnosis of Secondary Caries in Esthetic Restorations." Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice 16, no. 10 (2015): 805–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1761.
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ABSTRACT Background Secondary or recurrent caries are located around restoration margins or under these lesions, and can lead to tooth loss. The interproximal or bite wing radiograph is the technique of choice to assist diagnosis of secondary caries. Objective To evaluate diagnostic accuracy of secondary caries in pulpal walls artificially created in extracted human premolars, observed in digital bitewing radiographs using variations in horizontal X-ray beam angle of incidence and application of enhancement filters. Materials and methods The sample consisted of 20 healthy premolars, in which secondary caries lesions were simulated by means of subjecting the pulpal wall of the cavity to wear with spherical carbide drill half, fitted to a high speed handpiece, under constant cooling, focused perpendicular to the tooth surface. The orifices were filled with wax and all teeth were restored with composite resin Filtek Z350 XT®. Later teeth were radiographed with a digital sensor complementary metal-oxidesemiconductor (CMOS) varying the horizontal angle at intervals of 2°, covering a range of −10 to +10°. Results The results showed that in the diagnosis of secondary caries, there was no statistically significant difference between the 2 pseudocolor filters, and negative and direct digital radiography. The pseudocolor filter no. 1 showed statistically significant differences, except at a horizontal angle of 0°, thus indicating lower efficiency in the diagnosis of secondary caries. Conclusion Secondary caries with esthetic pulp wall restoration can be diagnosed irrespective of variation in the horizontal angle of incidence of the X-ray beam. The use of different radiographic enhancement filters did not result in improved diagnosis of secondary caries. How to cite this article Deprá LC, Iwaki LCV, Chicarelli M, Takeshita WM. Influence of Image Filters and Variation in Horizontal Angle of Incidence of X-ray Beam in Digital Interproximal Radiographs for Diagnosis of Secondary Caries in Esthetic Restorations. J Contemp Dent Pract 2015;16(10): 805-812.
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Azhari, Azhari, Gianto Gianto, and Suprijanto Suprijanto. "Comparison of the quality of the result of digitising panoramic analogue films using transmission and reflection scanner mode with direct digital imaging standard." Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry 31, no. 2 (2019): 99. http://dx.doi.org/10.24198/pjd.vol31no2.21155.
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Introduction: The use of panoramic x-ray radiographs with analogue film negatives is still widely used. Contrast differences in the radiograph are determined by the level of light transmitted from the viewer to the film negative and visual perception of the radiologist, which can cause differences and errors of interpretation. This study was aimed to compare the quality of scanners produced by the transmission and reflection modes objectively with direct digital imaging standard. Methods: This study used a descriptive comparative design with purposive sampling method. Radiographic analysis was conducted towards 30 analogue radiographs of Radiology laboratory of Universitas Padjadjaran Dental Hospital. Digitisation was performed using a scanner with setting modes (reflection and transmission, 8-bit intensity resolution and spatial resolution of 800 dpi). Digitising the negative radiographs of analogue films into digital radiographs will get a range of percentage pixels. Histogram of radiographs with a percentage of pixels in the grey level range 0 - 64 exceeds 50%, including "under-exposed", in the grey level range 192 - 255 exceeding 50%, including "over-exposed". The evaluation was carried out to observe the radiograph exposure homogeneity by dividing the radiograph into 4 parts. Each part was calculated as the mean pixel value; then the standard deviation was searched for the four mean values (STDMI - standard deviation mean intensity) determined the homogeneity. Results: Digitising type of radiograph reflection was included under-exposed because the percentage of pixels in the grey level range 0 - 64 was 86.94%. STDMI consecutive reflection = 8.03, transmission = 18.05, direct digital imaging = 20.86. Conclusion: Digitisation with scanner transmission mode is the best result objectively because it approaches the quality value of direct digital imaging standard.Keywords: Objective quality, homogeneity, reflection, transmission
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Rocha, Anna Sílvia Penteado Setti da, Solange Maria de Almeida, Frab Norberto Bóscolo, and Francisco Haiter Neto. "Interexaminer agreement in caries radiographic diagnosis by conventional and digital radiographs." Journal of Applied Oral Science 13, no. 4 (2005): 329–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s1678-77572005000400003.
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The purpose of this research was to compare two digital storage phosphor systems and conventional film, as well as verify the interexaminer agreement in radiographic diagnosis on occlusal and proximal cavities. Two digital systems and conventional radiographic film were used to evaluate 144 tooth surfaces with and without cavities; the radiographs were analyzed and scored in a scale of 4 points. Thirteen undergraduates and an oral radiologist participated as examiners. A light microscopy analysis was accomplished in order to validate the research. The results showed that there was no significant difference between the radiographic systems, however all of them had significant differences when compared to light microscopy, except for the Digora system on the proximal surface when the radiologist was the examiner. In the interexaminer evaluation, a moderate agreement level was obtained, and a fair to moderate level was obtained between the students and the oral radiologist. Regarding the validation (sensitivity, specificity, positive predict and negative predict) the values were similar between students and the oral radiologist, except for the sensitivity value on the occlusal surface. The students had the highest number of false-positive results and the oral radiologist the highest number of false-negative results.