Open AccessThe Evaluation of Effect of Developer Age in the Detection of Approximal Caries Using Three Speed Dental X-ray Films: An In-vitro Study
Author(s) -
Vijaylaxmi Madalli,
Rajeshwari G Annigeri,
Shrinivas M Basavaraddi
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2014/7771.4172
Subject(s) - dentistry , radiography , medicine , enamel paint , lesion , orthodontics , radiology , surgery
Ever since the first radiograph was taken in 1895, radiographs have become an essential part of dental practice. Since radiation exposure for the patients is a major concern, it is important for us to reduce the radiation exposure to the patient and surrounding environment, without compromising the quality of image. Since improper film processing is one of the major causes of poor image quality, it is very important to test dental films under a variety of processing conditions. So this study was conducted to compare the diagnostic accuracy between Kodak Ultraspeed, Ektaspeed and Agfa Dentus M2 Comfort films for the detection of approximal caries in fresh as well as in aged processing solution.