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Exposure reduction in panoramic radiography

Journal Article · · Radiologic Technology; (USA)
OSTI ID:5986799
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  1. Univ. of Pittsburgh, PA (USA)
Increased receptor speed in panoramic radiography is useful in reducing patient exposure if it doesn't substantially decrease the diagnostic quality of the resultant image. In a laboratory investigation four rare earth screen/film combinations were evaluated ranging in relative speed from 400 to 1200. The results indicated that an exposure reduction of approximately 15 percent can be achieved by substituting a 1200 speed system for a 400 speed system without significantly affecting the diagnostic quality of the image.
OSTI ID:
5986799
Journal Information:
Radiologic Technology; (USA), Journal Name: Radiologic Technology; (USA) Vol. 62:2; ISSN 0033-8397; ISSN RATIB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English