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Gizani S, Seremidi K, Gkourtsogianni S, Mitsea A. Awareness and practice of dentomaxillofacial imaging among paediatric dentists: a questionnaire survey of members of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry. Oral Radiol 2023; 39:576-587. [PMID: 36867317 DOI: 10.1007/s11282-023-00675-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Assess knowledge, attitudes and practices of paediatric dentists towards dentomaxillofacial imaging and correlate findings with practitioner and practice-specific characteristics. METHODS An online questionnaire was sent to all paediatric dentists who attended a scientific seminar organized by the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD) regarding dental radiology. Data regarding available equipment, number, type and reason for performing radiographs, frequency and reasoning for retakes were collected. Data analysis was performed according to practitioner- and practice-specific characteristics and factors directly associated with the type and frequency of radiographs taken, and reason and frequency of repeats were determined. Significant differences were tested using Chi-square and Fisher's exact test. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. RESULTS More than half of the participants (58%) reported having digital radiographic equipment and almost 1/4 (23%) conventional. A panoramic equipment was available in 39% working places and a CBCT scanner in 41%. Two thirds of the participants reported taking up to 10 intra-oral radiographs per week, mainly for trauma (75%) and caries diagnosis (47%). Extra-oral radiographs were prescribed to monitor development (75%) and for orthodontic evaluation, (63%) with a frequency of less than 5 weekly (45%). Participants reported that they repeat radiographs in a frequency of < 5 per week (70%) mainly due to patient's movement (55%). CONCLUSIONS The majority of paediatric dentists within Europe use digital imaging equipment for both intra- and extra-oral radiographs. Nevertheless, great variation in practices exists and, therefore, continuous education in oral imaging is crucial to maintain high quality standards for the radiographic examination of patients.
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- Sotiria Gizani
- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2 Thivon Str., Goudi, 11527, Athens, Greece.
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2 Thivon Str., Goudi, 11527, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2 Thivon Str., Goudi, 11527, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2 Thivon Str., Goudi, 11527, Athens, Greece
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Elkhateeb SM, Aloyouny AY, Omer MMS, Mansour SM. Analysis of photostimulable phosphor image plate artifacts and their prevalence. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10:437-447. [PMID: 35097068 PMCID: PMC8771371 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i2.437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Digital radiography has recently been used in dentistry as a substitute for conventional film radiography worldwide. Digital imaging has many advantages and provides new possibilities for recording and interpreting radiographic data. This system uses different types of digital receptors.
AIM To detect the frequency, type, and reasons behind the appearance of intraoral image artifacts acquired by photostimulable phosphor plates (PSP).
METHODS This retrospective descriptive study was conducted in the oral and maxillofacial radiology unit of the dental clinics of the College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah University (PNU). All intraoral digital radiographs were acquired using (Gendex Expert DC., United States) an intraoral X-ray machine with 7 -mA, 65-kVP using a PSP system (Soredex DIGORA Optime imaging plate) and laser scanners (Soredex DIGORA Optime), which can house all sizes of reusable intraoral PSP sensor plates with image acquisition software (MIPACS Dental Enterprise viewer 3.2.2). A total of 50000 intraoral radiographs were retrieved from the clinical database from April 2018 to April 2020 to evaluate the reason, type, and solutions to these image artifacts.
RESULTS Overall, 50000 intraoral digital radiographs were acquired in a two-year-period; that is, from April 2018 to April 2020. Of these, 3550 (7.1%) retakes were performed due to the presence of image artifacts. Periapical radiographs were the most common image type of intraoral retakes (80.8%). Imaging artifacts were divided into three categories: operator, plate and scanning errors. Out of 3550 retakes, 5%, 1.37%, and 0.73% were related to operator, plate, and scanning errors, respectively. The cone cut was the most common operator error (988 images), Bite marks were the most common plate error (276 images), and delayed scanning artifacts were the most common scanning errors (145 images). The calculated kappa value for interobserver reliability was 0.99, indicating almost perfect interobserver agreement.
CONCLUSION Our study discussed intraoral image artifacts that were characteristic of PSP, where the most common artifacts were bitemarks, image size reduction, scratches, and delayed scanning.
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- Sara Mohamed Elkhateeb
- Department of Basic Dental Science, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Dental Science, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Dental Science, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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Abbas H, Arabi AI, Baroudi B, Makhdom S, Alwadani MA, Al Akhdar ES, Alshareef AM. Intraoral Radiographic Processing Skills among Dentists in Saudi Arabia. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2021.6937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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AIM: The present study was designed to investigate use of intraoral radiographic techniques (conventional and digital) among general dental practitioners (GDP) in Saudi Arabia with focus on its availability in workplace, ease of the technique, and the recommended technique to be taught during undergraduate based on individual experience.
METHODS: A questioner in form of a Google sheet was designed concerning demographic data, country, district, university, year of graduation, availability of radiographic technique available in workplace, which technique learned during undergraduate study, and which technique should teach during undergraduate study based on individual experience. A GDP list was developed from different dental groups on social media. The questioner was sent to the GDP list and to improve the response rate, telephone calls were made in advance to all expected participants.
RESULTS: About 62.2% of participants were graduated within past 5 years, the most common dental X-ray processing technique learned during undergraduate study was the digital and conventional (both theoretical and practical) in 47.6% of participants followed by conventional (theoretical and practical) technique in 21% participants. Based on their work experience, 74.8% of participants preferred both digital and conventional techniques should be taught in dental Saudi Universities/Colleges while, the digital method was preferred by 21%.
CONCLUSION: However, intraoral digital radiographic technique is widely available in most regions in Saudi Arabia; it is recommended to teach both intraoral digital and conventional radiographic techniques during undergraduate study.
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Gumru B, Tarcin B, Idman E. Cross-contamination and infection control in intraoral digital imaging: a comprehensive review. Oral Radiol 2020; 37:180-188. [PMID: 32506213 DOI: 10.1007/s11282-020-00452-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Dental health care workers are subjected to various infectious disease agents that are present in patients' saliva and blood which make infection control and universal prevention methods indispensable to the dental practice given that some of these diseases cause loss of work and time for dental staff and patients; some of them cause serious morbidity; and some of them currently have a poor prognosis and no effective treatments. Although dental radiographic procedures are not invasive, and there are no incidents such as injuries caused by dental instruments, they are a potential infection source because of contamination with saliva and blood, and comprehensive infection control procedures also apply to the radiology clinic. In addition, contact with a large number of patients in dental schools and clinics in a short period of time, and the fact that radiographic procedures are performed in the same environment as other dental procedures in dental offices increase the significance of infection control in dental radiology. Major advances in computer technology have enabled digital imaging systems to develop rapidly and to become common in dental practice as an alternative to conventional film-based imaging. The use of digital sensors in dental radiology introduced unique infection control challenges and required the revision and modification of existing infection control techniques. In this review, studies concerning the risk of cross-contamination and challenges of infection control with digital image sensors are comprehensively reviewed and infection control protocols that should be followed in intraoral digital imaging using both direct and indirect systems are thoroughly examined.
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- Birsay Gumru
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Marmara University, Basibuyuk Mah. Basibuyuk Yolu Sok. No: 9/3, Basibuyuk, 34854, Maltepe/Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Marmara University, Basibuyuk Mah. Basibuyuk Yolu Sok. No: 9/3, Basibuyuk, 34854, Maltepe/Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Marmara University, Basibuyuk Mah. Basibuyuk Yolu Sok. No: 9/3, Basibuyuk, 34854, Maltepe/Istanbul, Turkey
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Zhang W, Huynh C, Jadhav A, Pinales J, Arvizu L, Tsai J, Flores N. Comparison of Efficiency and Image Quality of Photostimulable Phosphor Plate and Charge-Coupled Device Receptors in Dental Radiography. J Dent Educ 2019; 83:1205-1212. [PMID: 31235501 DOI: 10.21815/jde.019.120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2018] [Accepted: 04/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The photostimulable phosphor (PSP) plate and charge-coupled device (CCD) are receptors commonly used for intraoral radiography in U.S. dental schools. However, it is unclear which receptor is more beneficial for radiology education and patient care in an academic setting. The aim of this study was to compare the time efficiency, image quality, and operator performance for student-operated PSP plate and CCD receptors. At one U.S. dental school in 2018, 20 dental hygiene and dental students (n=10 each) were recruited as operators. They each exposed anterior and posterior periapical and bitewing radiographs on dental radiograph teaching and training replica using the PSP plate and CCD as receptors. The time taken to expose the radiographs was recorded. Image sharpness/definition, brightness/contrast, and technical errors, including placement, angulation, and cone cut errors, were evaluated on a three-point scale with 0=non-diagnostic, 1=diagnostic acceptable with minor errors, and 2=perfect diagnostic quality. The results showed that it was generally faster for the students to expose intraoral radiographs with CCDs than with PSP plates, although the difference was not significant (p>0.05). Image quality and technical accuracy, especially angulation, were significantly superior for PSP relative to CCD (p<0.05). This study found that PSP imaging was of higher quality and accuracy than CCD, whereas CCD was more efficient. Dental and dental hygiene students would benefit from being trained on both receptors to be able to adapt to a diversified workplace.
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- Wenjian Zhang
- Wenjian Zhang is Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Carolyn Huynh is Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Aniket Jadhav is Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Jose Pinales is Dental Radiologic Technologist III, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Liliana Arvizu is Dental Radiologic Technologist III, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Jenny Tsai is Dental Radiologic Technologist I, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; and Nidia Flores is Dental Radiologic Technologist I, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston.
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- Wenjian Zhang is Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Carolyn Huynh is Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Aniket Jadhav is Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Jose Pinales is Dental Radiologic Technologist III, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Liliana Arvizu is Dental Radiologic Technologist III, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Jenny Tsai is Dental Radiologic Technologist I, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; and Nidia Flores is Dental Radiologic Technologist I, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
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- Wenjian Zhang is Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Carolyn Huynh is Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Aniket Jadhav is Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Jose Pinales is Dental Radiologic Technologist III, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Liliana Arvizu is Dental Radiologic Technologist III, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Jenny Tsai is Dental Radiologic Technologist I, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; and Nidia Flores is Dental Radiologic Technologist I, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
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- Wenjian Zhang is Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Carolyn Huynh is Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Aniket Jadhav is Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Jose Pinales is Dental Radiologic Technologist III, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Liliana Arvizu is Dental Radiologic Technologist III, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Jenny Tsai is Dental Radiologic Technologist I, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; and Nidia Flores is Dental Radiologic Technologist I, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
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- Wenjian Zhang is Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Carolyn Huynh is Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Aniket Jadhav is Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Jose Pinales is Dental Radiologic Technologist III, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Liliana Arvizu is Dental Radiologic Technologist III, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Jenny Tsai is Dental Radiologic Technologist I, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; and Nidia Flores is Dental Radiologic Technologist I, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
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- Wenjian Zhang is Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Carolyn Huynh is Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Aniket Jadhav is Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Jose Pinales is Dental Radiologic Technologist III, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Liliana Arvizu is Dental Radiologic Technologist III, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Jenny Tsai is Dental Radiologic Technologist I, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; and Nidia Flores is Dental Radiologic Technologist I, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
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- Wenjian Zhang is Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Carolyn Huynh is Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Aniket Jadhav is Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Jose Pinales is Dental Radiologic Technologist III, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Liliana Arvizu is Dental Radiologic Technologist III, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Jenny Tsai is Dental Radiologic Technologist I, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; and Nidia Flores is Dental Radiologic Technologist I, Department of Patient Care, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
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Svenson B, Ståhlnacke K, Karlsson R, Fält A. Dentists' use of digital radiographic techniques: Part I - intraoral X-ray: a questionnaire study of Swedish dentists. Acta Odontol Scand 2018; 76:111-118. [PMID: 29019273 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2017.1387930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The present study aims to gain knowledge about the dentist's use and choice of digital intraoral imaging methods. MATERIALS AND METHODS A questionnaire sent to 2481 dentists within the Swedish Dental Society contained questions about the type of X-ray technique used, problems experienced with digital radiography, and reasons for choosing digital technology, and about indications, clinic size and type of service. Response rate was 53%. RESULTS Ninety-eight percent of the dentists had made the transition to digital radiography; only 2% used film technique, and solid-state detector (SSD) was the most used digital technique. More years in service decreases the likelihood of applying individual indications for performing a full mouth examination. More retakes were done with SSDs compared to storage phosphor plates. Reasons for choosing digital techniques were that work was easier and communication with the patients improved. However, dentists also experienced problems with digital techniques, such as exposure and projection errors and inadequate image quality. The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority states that all radiological examinations should be justified, something not always followed. CONCLUSIONS This study showed that 98% of the respondents, Swedish dentists within the Swedish Dental Society, used digital techniques, and the most used was the solid-state technique.
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- Björn Svenson
- Dental Research Department, Postgraduate Dental Education Center, Örebro, Sweden
- School of Health and Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Dental Research Department, Postgraduate Dental Education Center, Örebro, Sweden
- School of Health and Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Department of Radiology, Skaraborg Hospital Skövde, Skövde, Sweden
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- Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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Rovaris K, de Faria Vasconcelos K, do Nascimento EHL, Oliveira ML, Freitas DQ, Haiter-Neto F. Brazilian young dental practitioners' use and acceptance of digital radiographic examinations. Imaging Sci Dent 2016; 46:239-244. [PMID: 28035301 PMCID: PMC5192021 DOI: 10.5624/isd.2016.46.4.239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2016] [Revised: 06/12/2016] [Accepted: 06/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the use and acceptance of digital radiographic examinations by Brazilian dental practitioners in daily practice and to evaluate the advances that have occurred over the past 5 years. Materials and Methods Dental practitioners enrolled in extension courses at the Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Brazil, responded to a self-administered questionnaire in the years 2011 and 2015. They were asked about sociodemographic factors and their knowledge and use of digital radiographic examinations. Descriptive analysis was performed, as well as the chi-square and Fisher exact tests, with a significance level of 5% (α=0.05). Results A total of 181 participants responded to the questionnaire in the years 2011 and 2015. Most of the respondents worked in private practice, had graduated within the last 5 years, and were between 20 and 30 years old. In 2011, 55.6% of respondents reported having ever used digital radiographic examinations, while in 2015 this number increased significantly to 85.4% (p<.0001), out of which 71.4% preferred it to conventional images. Moreover, 21.4% of respondents reported having used digital radiographic examinations for more than 3 years. A significant increase in use of intraoral digital radiography (p=0.0316) was observed in 2015. In both years, image quality and high cost were indicated, respectively, as the main advantage and disadvantage of digital radiographic examinations. Conclusion This study showed that digital radiology has become more common in Brazil over the past 5 years. Most of the Brazilian dental practitioners evaluated in 2015 used digital radiographic examinations.
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- Karla Rovaris
- Division of Oral Radiology, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Oral Radiology, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Oral Radiology, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Oral Radiology, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Oral Radiology, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Kanagasingam S, Hussaini HM, Soo I, Baharin S, Ashar A, Patel S. Accuracy of single and parallax film and digital periapical radiographs in diagnosing apical periodontitis - a cadaver study. Int Endod J 2016; 50:427-436. [DOI: 10.1111/iej.12651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2014] [Accepted: 04/07/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- S. Kanagasingam
- Department of Operative Dentistry; Faculty of Dentistry; Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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- Department of Oral Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences; School of Dentistry; University of Otago; Dunedin New Zealand
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- Department of Operative Dentistry; Faculty of Dentistry; Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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- Department of Operative Dentistry; Faculty of Dentistry; Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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- Department of Operative Dentistry; Faculty of Dentistry; Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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- Department of Operative Dentistry; Faculty of Dentistry; Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
- Department of Endodontology; King's College Dental Institute; London UK
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Dölekoğlu S, Fişekçioğlu E, İlgüy M, İlgüy D. The usage of digital radiography and cone beam computed tomography among Turkish dentists. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2011; 40:379-84. [PMID: 21831978 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr/27837552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of the use of digital radiography and report how it was used by Turkish dentists. METHODS The survey was based on 383 dentists who were present at the sixteenth International Congress organized by the Turkish Dental Association. A questionnaire which consisted of 19 questions was given to the dentists who participated in the study. Data were assessed according to frequency distribution and the χ(2) test was used to determine the significance of differences between two independent groups. RESULTS 376 questionnaires were analysed. The mean age of the dentists who participated in the study was 37.14 ± 9.6 years (range: 20-63 years). The distribution of the dentists according to the 7 regions of Turkey were: Marmara 58%, Aegean 13% and Mediterranean 10%, Central Anatolia 8%, Black Sea 7%, Southeastern Anatolia 3%, Eastern Anatolia 1%. 124 dentists (33%) said they did not work with digital radiography. 95 dentists indicated that they did not use digital radiography owing to cost (60%). 252 dentists (67%) said they used digital radiography. 40% of the participants noted that the repetition of periapical radiographs was due to digital radiography. 166 dentists (55.9%) and 79.1% academicians had knowledge about cone beam CT (CBCT). CONCLUSION Digital radiography users are increasing in Turkey and levels of knowledge of CBCT and awareness of radiation safety has also increased.
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- Semanur Dölekoğlu
- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Mauthe PW, Eaton KA. An Investigation into Dental Digital Radiography in Dental Practices in West Kent following the Introduction of the 2006 NHS General Dental Services Contract. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 18:73-81. [DOI: 10.1308/135576111795162893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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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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- University of Kent; Visiting Professor, Eastman UCL and King's College London Dental Institutes, UK
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Farrier SL, Drage NA, Newcombe RG, Hayes SJ, Dummer PMH. A comparative study of image quality and radiation exposure for dental radiographs produced using a charge-coupled device and a phosphor plate system. Int Endod J 2009; 42:900-7. [PMID: 19548931 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2009.01593.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- S L Farrier
- School of Dentistry, Cardiff University, Wales, UK
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BACKGROUND Digital radiography has been available in dentistry for more than 25 years, but it has not replaced conventional film-based radiography completely. This could be because of the costs involved in replacing conventional radiographic equipment with a digital imaging system, or because implementing new technology in the dental practice requires a bit of courage. When the practitioner is fully aware of the new possibilities offered by digital radiography, he or she can make a more informed decision about adopting it. This article offers information about digital radiography, not just as a replacement of conventional radiography, but also as a concept offering benefits beyond those of conventional radiography. OVERVIEW Digital radiographs are composed of a set of numbers arranged as a grid of rows and columns. The dentist can perform mathematical operations on these numbers to create a new image in which certain characteristics are enhanced, thus making interpretation of the image easier. The dentist also can correct, to some extent, overexposed or underexposed images and can optimize contrast and brightness for specific diagnostic procedures, such as caries detection and bone level assessment. More advanced procedures are available as well, such as digital subtraction radiography and computer-aided recognition of image features. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS The author presents a selection of the advantages of digital radiography that are not achievable with conventional film-based radiography. Implementing digital radiography in the dental office requires additional training. However, once members of the dental team have gone through this initial phase, they have the benefits of several new diagnostic possibilities. With a digital system, information from radiographic images is collected more easily and in a more objective way, which will improve the performance of the diagnostic process.
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Brian JN, Williamson GF. Digital radiography in dentistry: a survey of Indiana dentists. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2007; 36:18-23. [PMID: 17329583 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr/18567861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to assess the number of Indiana dental practices that utilize digital radiography and to identify the reasons for using or not using digital radiography. METHODS A questionnaire was sent to a random sample of 300 licensed dentists in the State of Indiana. Demographic, clinical and digital technology responses were obtained. The data were analysed using SPSS 12.0 (Statistical Package Social Sciences) software; t-tests and Pearson's chi(2) test were performed on several variables with significance levels set at P< 0.05. RESULTS One hundred and fifty-two dental practices (51%) responded to the survey. Thirty dental practices (19.7%) used digital radiography in their office. Twenty-two (73%) of the dentists using digital radiography were general practitioners. The number of dentists in a practice was a significant factor in predicting the use of digital radiography (t=2.57, P=0.011). CONCLUSIONS The results of this study indicate that digital radiography is more commonly used by general dentists in group practices.
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- J N Brian
- Department of Oral Pathology, Medicine & Radiology, Indiana University School of Dentistry, 1121 West Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5186, USA
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Rubira-Bullen IRF, Escarpinati MC, Schiabel H, Vieira MADC, Rubira CMF, Lauris JRP. Evaluating noise in digitized radiographic images by means of histogram. J Appl Oral Sci 2006; 14:410-4. [PMID: 19089240 PMCID: PMC4327292 DOI: 10.1590/s1678-77572006000600005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2006] [Accepted: 12/06/2006] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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To evaluate the performance of three digital devices regarding the noise added to digital radiographic images containing different optical densities.
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Scaf G, Sakakura CE, Kalil PFD, Dearo de Morais JAN, Loffredo LCM, Wenzel A. Comparison of simulated periodontal bone defect depth measured in digital radiographs in dedicated and non-dedicated software systems. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2006; 35:422-5. [PMID: 17082333 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr/61300663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To compare simulated periodontal bone defect depth measured in digital radiographs with dedicated and non-dedicated software systems and to compare the depth measurements from each program with the measurements in dry mandibles. METHODS Forty periodontal bone defects were created at the proximal area of the first premolar in dry pig mandibles. Measurements of the defects were performed with a periodontal probe in the dry mandible. Periapical digital radiographs of the defects were recorded using the Schick sensor in a standardized exposure setting. All images were read using a Schick dedicated software system (CDR DICOM for Windows v.3.5), and three commonly available non-dedicated software systems (Vix Win 2000 v.1.2; Adobe Photoshop 7.0 and Image Tool 3.0). The defects were measured three times in each image and a consensus was reached among three examiners using the four software systems. The difference between the radiographic measurements was analysed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and by comparing the measurements from each software system with the dry mandibles measurements using Student's t-test. RESULTS The mean values of the bone defects measured in the radiographs were 5.07 mm, 5.06 mm, 5.01 mm and 5.11 mm for CDR Digital Image and Communication in Medicine (DICOM) for Windows, Vix Win, Adobe Photoshop, and Image Tool, respectively, and 6.67 mm for the dry mandible. The means of the measurements performed in the four software systems were not significantly different, ANOVA (P = 0.958). A significant underestimation of defect depth was obtained when we compared the mean depths from each software system with the dry mandible measurements (t-test; P approximately equal to 0.000). CONCLUSIONS The periodontal bone defect measurements in dedicated and in three non-dedicated software systems were not significantly different, but they all underestimated the measurements when compared with the measurements obtained in the dry mandibles.
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- G Scaf
- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Surgery, Araraquara Dental School, State of São Paulo University, Unesp, Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Berkhout E, Sanderink G, van der Stelt P. Digital intra-oral radiography in dentistry. Diagnostic efficacy and dose considerations. Oral Radiol 2006. [DOI: 10.1007/bf02493286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Wenzel A. A review of dentists' use of digital radiography and caries diagnosis with digital systems. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2006; 35:307-14. [PMID: 16940477 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr/64693712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the evidence for (1) dentists' use of digital radiography and (2) the outcome of caries diagnosis with digital systems. METHODS A literature search with the software search package PubMed was used to get internet-based access to Medline through the website www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed. The search was limited to the years 1999-2005 since most papers dealing with the diagnostic value of digital radiography systems published before 1999 will hold little interest for today's users due to changes in the systems. The search strategies resulted in 123 articles (Table 1, #4 and #5). Original research articles (not reviews) were selected by the following inclusion criteria: (1) questionnaire studies on the use of direct digital intraoral radiography systems (not digitized film), (2) studies which used human teeth and natural caries lesions, and further in laboratory studies, the sectioned tooth was the gold standard for validating the presence or depth of a lesion. RESULTS The search resulted in 42 articles fulfilling the above criteria, which could be grouped into three types of studies: (a) questionnaire studies, (b) clinical (in vivo) studies, and (c) laboratory (in vitro) studies. Nine questionnaire studies, five clinical studies and 28 laboratory studies were found. These studies and their results are summarized in Tables 2-5. CONCLUSIONS The number of studies was limited, and some of the digital systems were evaluated in only one or two studies. A conclusive judgment may therefore not be possible for the majority of the digital systems selected for this review. There is a continuous need for the evaluation of new digital intraoral radiography systems that appear on the market, first and foremost for their image quality and diagnostic accuracy, but certainly also for their performance in the clinic, a clear deficiency observed after the literature search for the present review.
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- A Wenzel
- Department of Oral Radiology, Royal Dental College, University of Aarhus, Denmark.
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Li G, van der Stelt PF, Verheij JGC, Speller R, Galbiati A, Psomadellis F, Turchetta R, Theodoridis S, Hall G, Avset BS, Triantis FA, Longo R. End-user survey for digital sensor characteristics: a pilot questionnaire study. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2006; 35:147-51. [PMID: 16618846 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr/54712734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To survey end-user opinions on dental digital sensor characteristics for the design of a new X-ray imaging sensor. MATERIALS AND METHODS 100 questionnaires were sent out to dentists and dental radiologists. The questionnaire consisted of six parts related to dental sensors. A: Details about the respondent; B: Prioritization of most important aspects of digital sensors; C: Rating advantages and D: disadvantages of digital sensors; F: Dental features that need to be enhanced by digital sensors; G: End-user comments. RESULTS Fifty-six questionnaires were returned. Contrast resolution and imaging time were assessed as the most and the least important aspects, respectively. Aspects considered as advantages by approximately 80% of respondents were: optimal contrast resolution, increased specificity, increased discrimination between diseased and healthy tissue, increased sensitivity, lower dose to the patient by more than 20%; as a disadvantage, increased patient dose was given. Dental features considered important by over 80% of the respondents were for intraoral radiographs: the visibility of caries, periapical, periodontal, and bone lesions; for panoramic radiographs: reduction of ghost images, image sharpness and bone. Bone and soft tissues on cephalograms and bone on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) tomograms were mentioned by over 70%. CONCLUSION The most desired characteristic for a new sensor is contrast resolution. Dose saving is not considered as important unless it is more than 20%. Examination time is not a major issue. Caries, periapical and periodontal, and bone lesions for intraoral radiographs, reduction of ghost images, image sharpness and bone for panoramic radiographs were the most frequently mentioned dental features that should be enhanced by digital sensors.
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- G Li
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, ACTA. Louwesweg 1, 1066EA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Martins MGBQ, Whaites EJ, Ambrosano GMB, Haiter Neto F. What happens if you delay scanning Digora phosphor storage plates (PSPs) for up to 4 hours? Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2006; 35:143-6. [PMID: 16618845 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr/29710762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To assess, both objectively and subjectively, the effects of different combinations of storage conditions and delaying scanning for up to 4 h on digital images captured using Digora phosphor storage plates (PSPs). METHOD Standardized images were obtained of an aluminium step wedge and dry mandible in acrylic using GE 1000 and phosphor storage plates (PSPs) from the Digora (Soredex) digital system. 12 plates were exposed and immediately scanned to produce the baseline gold standard. The plates were re-exposed and stored using three different storage combinations--(A) ambient temperature, (R) refrigeration and (S) low humidity, and then scanned after 10 min, 30 min, 1 h, 2 h, 3 h or 4 h. The objective analysis was carried out by pixel density measurements and the data analysed statistically using analysis of variance. Subjective analysis was carried out by three oral radiologists and the results analysed using the Mann Whitney U-test. RESULTS Objective analysis showed loss of pixel density after 4 h using all storage combinations. Subjectively, this loss of density was not evident. CONCLUSION There is a loss of image density at 4 h when using Digora PSPs which can not be detected clinically, but could compromise multisite research.
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- M G B Q Martins
- Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba--FOP/UNICAMP, Disciplina de Radiologia Odontológica, Av. Limeira, 901, Areião, Piracicaba--SP Brazil, CEP 13414-903
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Møystad A, Svanaes DB, van der Stelt PF, Gröndahl HG, Wenzel A, van Ginkel FC, Kullendorff B, Hintze H, Larheim TA. Comparison of standard and task-specific enhancement of Digora storage phosphor images for approximal caries diagnosis. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2004; 32:390-6. [PMID: 15070842 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr/76382099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To compare approximal caries detection on Digora storage phosphor images pre-enhanced with the automatic "caries-specific Oslo enhancement procedure" ("Oslo-enhanced" method) and storage phosphor images individually enhanced by observers particularly experienced in digital imaging using standard brightness and contrast functions of the Digora system ("Digora-enhanced" method). METHODS Seven staff members from four oral radiology departments rated 240 approximal surfaces for caries with regard to lesion depth in the inner and outer half of the enamel and dentine, using a 5-point confidence scale. The observations were validated histologically. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis and an analysis of variance with three dependent variables (observer confidence, observer signed error and observer absolute error) were performed. RESULTS The most evident difference between the methods as elucidated by the ROC analysis was the highly significant smaller interobserver and intraobserver variance with the Oslo-enhanced method for all but one observer. The methods were not different with regard to average diagnostic accuracy (A(z) values) as tested with paired t-tests, and there was no correlation between A(z) across methods. The method and lesion main effects, as well as the lesion by method interaction effect, were multivariately significant (P<0.001) in favour of the Oslo-enhanced method. On a univariate level, the method main effect was not significant for the absolute observer error (P=0.330). All other univariate effects were significant (P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS The accuracy of approximal caries detection with Digora storage phosphor images pre-enhanced and images individually enhanced was similar, but interobserver and intraobserver variability improved with the Oslo-enhanced method. Since image manipulation is not performed with the Oslo-enhanced method, the increased speed of the diagnostic procedure combined with the improved observer variability would probably be even more pronounced for the general dental practitioner.
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- A Møystad
- Department of Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Box 1109, Blindern, 0317 Oslo, Norway.
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Taylor GK, Macpherson LMD. An investigation into the use of bitewing radiography in children in Greater Glasgow. Br Dent J 2004; 196:563-8; discussion 541. [PMID: 15131628 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4811228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2003] [Accepted: 06/30/2003] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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AIM In recent years there have been a number of reviews and guidelines published with respect to the diagnosis and management of caries in children. Bitewing radiography remains the recommended method of choice for caries diagnosis in most circumstances. The aims of the study were to investigate the usage of bitewing radiography by general dental practitioners (GDPs) in Greater Glasgow, for the diagnosis of caries in children and to assess the usefulness of the technique as perceived by these dental practitioners. DESIGN A questionnaire for self completion was sent to all GDPs with an NHS list number in the Greater Glasgow area. RESULTS An 80% response rate was obtained with 303 GDPs responding. Less than half the dentists (44%) indicated that they always carried out caries risk assessments for all children, but 71% reported doing this for 6 and 7-year-old children. Approximately 60% of dentists stated they had read the recent radiation and caries management guidelines. Only 72% stated that they used radiography as a caries diagnostic tool in children, with 12 GDPs (4%) indicating they would never consider using bitewing radiography in children. Only 17% would consider taking bitewing radiographs in children under 6 years, and the majority of dentists (61%) reported that they would first consider taking radiographs in the 6-11-year-old age group. However, only a low proportion of children in this age band had dental x-rays taken. Bitewing radiography was considered to be more important for 12-year-olds than for 6-year-olds. Recommended methods for decreasing radiation exposure such as rectangular collimation and film holders were not being used universally, with 41% and 58% respectively using these devices. CONCLUSIONS A significant proportion of dentists in Greater Glasgow are not complying with recent guidelines and recommendations and it would appear that the value of bitewing radiography as a diagnostic tool in children is not being fully exploited.
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- G K Taylor
- Greater Glasgow Primary Care NHS Trust and Lead Dental Audit Facilitator Argyll and Clyde NHS Board, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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Berkhout WER, Beuger DA, Sanderink GCH, van der Stelt PF. The dynamic range of digital radiographic systems: dose reduction or risk of overexposure? Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2004; 33:1-5. [PMID: 15140814 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr/40677472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the range of diagnostically acceptable digital radiographs and film as a function of exposure time, as well as the relationship to dose reduction and consequences for dental practice. METHODS Five systems for intraoral radiography were used to take a series of radiographs, with increasing exposure times, of five different dry bone specimens. Seven observers evaluated the 25 series of radiographs. The observers had to determine which radiographs of each series were acceptable for dental diagnostics and which radiograph of each series they preferred. RESULTS For Ektaspeed Plus film, the exposure time for the preferred radiograph was 0.52 s, with a range of diagnostically acceptable radiographs from 0.23-1.02 s. The preferred radiograph of the solid-state systems required less radiation than film (Sirona, 0.13 s; MPDx 0.35 s). The exposure range of these systems is narrow. In contrast, the exposure range of the phosphor plate systems is very wide. The preferred radiograph of the phosphor plate systems required high exposure (Digora, 1.21 s; Gendex DenOptix, 1.16 s). CONCLUSIONS All digital systems require less exposure than film for diagnostically acceptable radiographs, but this is less obvious for preferred radiographs. Solid-state systems alert the dentist when a too long exposure time is used by a lack of image quality; phosphor plate systems, however, produce good quality radiographs even at high exposure times, which may result in an unnecessarily high dose.
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- W E R Berkhout
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Berkhout WER, Sanderink GCH, Van der Stelt PF. Does digital radiography increase the number of intraoral radiographs? A questionnaire study of Dutch dental practices. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2003; 32:124-7. [PMID: 12775667 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr/97410196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To compare the number of radiographs taken in general dental practices equipped with digital radiography vs conventional film-based radiography and to determine the reasons for any difference in numbers. METHODS In a mail survey, 473 questionnaires were sent to Dutch General Dental Practitioners (GDPs) using digital radiography and 105 questionnaires were sent to GDPs using film. The questionnaire concerned the number of intraoral radiographs taken in the dental practice, as well as possible reasons to take more or fewer radiographs after conversion to digital radiography. RESULTS The response rate was 73%. Users of a phosphor plate system on average take 42.8 radiographs per week and solid-state system users take 48.4 radiographs, whereas film users take on average only 32.5 radiographs per week. The need for more certainty about the planned or ongoing treatment as well as better diagnostics were the most important reasons for taking more radiographs. CONCLUSIONS It seems that GDPs using a system for digital radiography are more inclined to take radiographs than dentists taking conventional radiographs. Although digital intraoral radiography requires 50-80% less radiation per exposure than film, it is likely that the effective dose reduction after converting from conventional to digital radiography is less than 25% owing to the greater numbers of radiographs taken.
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- W E R Berkhout
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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The author describes her experiences in developing a radiology department utilizing digital radiography in dentistry.
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- Ann Wenzel
- Department of Oral Radiology, Royal Dental College, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Aarhus, Vennelyst Boulevard, Denmark.
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