[Conventional dental radiography and future prospectives]
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A Standardized Approach to Extra-Oral and Intra-Oral Digital Photography
Published on: July 22, 2022
S Youssefzadeh1, A Gahleitner, D Bernhart
1Universitätsklinik für Radiodiagnostik, Wien.
Abstract:
Until recently, conventional dental radiology was performed by dentists and orofacial surgeons. Due to the rapid development of radiological technique, the demand of radiological advice is increasing. The radiologists see more and more dental patients in their daily routine. The aim of this article is to give an overview on established dental radiology and a glimpse into the future. Conventional dental radiology and digital radiography are presently in use. Intraoral technique comprises dental films, bite-wing views and occlusal radiographs. Panoramic views and cephalometric radiographs are done with extraoral technique. Digital radiography lacks all processes in behalf of film development. It leads to dose reduction and enables image manipulation.
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