Comparative evaluation of the sensitometric properties of screen-film systems and conventional dental receptors for intraoral radiography

Journal Article · Fri Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1989 · Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0030-4220(89)90174-6· OSTI ID:5033862

Kircos, L T; Staninec, M; Chou, L

This investigation determined the sensitometric properties of 27 rare-earth screen-film combinations and compared them to E- and D-speed films and xeroradiography, the current standards for intraoral radiography. A series of exposures from base plus fog to film saturation were made to determine the Hurter and Driffield curve of each image receptor. The base plus fog, film saturation, speed, gamma, average gradient, and resolution were determined. When dental receptors and screen-film systems are compared on the basis of radiographic quality (contrast and resolution), many screen-film systems have similar resolution (greater than 10 line pairs/mm), significantly greater contrast (greater than 2.0), and a substantial speed advantage (greater than 10). Thus selected screen-film systems may be an alternative to conventional dental receptors for intraoral radiography.

• OSTI ID: 5033862
• Journal Information: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology; (USA), Vol. 68:6; ISSN 0030-4220
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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