New intraoral x-ray fluorographic imaging for dentistry

Journal Article · Wed Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Oral Surg., Oral Med., Oral Pathol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0030-4220(83)90384-5· OSTI ID:5546203

Higashi, T; Osada, T; Aoyama, W; Iguchi, M; Suzuki, S; Kanno, M; Moriya, K; Yoshimura, M; Tusuda, M

A new dental x-ray fluorographic unit has been developed. This unit is composed of small intraoral x-ray tube, a compact x-ray image intensifier, and a high-resolution TV system. The purposes for developing this equipment were to (1) directly observe the tooth during endodontic procedures and (2) reduce x-ray exposure to the patient and the dentist. The radiation exposure can be reduced to about 1/600 the exposure used with conventional dental film. In clinical trials, a satisfactory fluorographic dental image for endodontic treatment was obtained with this new device.

• Research Organization: Department of Oral Radiology, Kanagawa Dental College, Yokosuka, Japan
• OSTI ID: 5546203
• Journal Information: Oral Surg., Oral Med., Oral Pathol.; (United States), Vol. 55:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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