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Improved reliability of dental radiography by application of x‐ray beam‐guiding instruments: a two‐year report
Author(s) -
Jensen TW
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
journal of dental education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.53
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1930-7837
pISSN - 0022-0337
DOI - 10.1002/j.0022-0337.1978.42.8.tb01203.x
Subject(s) - radiography , reliability (semiconductor) , documentation , medical physics , dental practice , dental radiography , clinical practice , beam (structure) , medicine , quality (philosophy) , dentistry , computer science , radiology , optics , physical therapy , physics , power (physics) , quantum mechanics , programming language
Demands on dental practitioners for documentation of patient needs plus evidence of high rates of inadequate radiographs in teaching and practice reveal a need for accurate, simplified radiographic techniques. New procedures using X‐ray beam‐guiding instruments were used for all periapical films in a clinical teaching program. Data collected over two years showed a high procedural reliability with these instruments. The film quality and low retake rate may have been due to the beam‐guiding effect that also assures minimum patient exposure to radiation. Since beam‐guiding instruments may also reduce the time expenditure in teaching and practice, the proposed procedures may be able to provide better radiography for less expense.