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Intraoral detectors. CCD, CMOS, TFT, and other devices
1Department of Oral Radiology, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam, The Netherlands. G.Sanderink@acta.nl
Dental Clinics of North America
|March 31, 2000
Summary
Digital dental X-ray sensors have significantly advanced since 1997, offering improved resolution and cost-effectiveness. Clinicians are encouraged to adopt these mature technologies for better diagnostics.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging Technology
Background:
- The evolution of intraoral detectors began with charge-coupled device (CCD) sensors in 1997.
- Significant advancements in CCD technology have led to enhanced spatial and gray-scale resolution.
- Current sensor dimensions are now comparable to traditional dental film.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the technological advancements in digital radiography for intraoral dental imaging.
- To highlight the benefits and potential of newer sensor technologies.
- To encourage the adoption of mature digital radiographic systems by clinicians.
Main Methods:
- Review of technological developments in intraoral X-ray detectors.
- Comparison of charge-coupled device (CCD) and complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technologies.
- Analysis of improvements in spatial and gray-scale resolution.
Main Results:
- CCD sensors have shown dramatic improvements in resolution and sensitive area size.
- Complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technology presents opportunities for integration, manufacturability, and reduced costs.
- Digital radiographic technology is now considered mature.
Conclusions:
- Clinicians should embrace and master digital radiographic systems.
- The adoption of advanced intraoral detectors can enhance diagnostic capabilities.
- CMOS technology offers a promising future for digital dental imaging.