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N D Robb1, J M Howat

  • 1Dental School, Newcastle upon Tyne.

British Dental Journal
|April 22, 1995
PubMed
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Radiograph artifacts caused by fixer contamination on film clips can be prevented. Thorough cleaning of film processing clips between uses eliminates these artifacts, ensuring clearer intra-oral radiographs.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Radiology
  • Radiographic Imaging
  • Diagnostic Accuracy

Background:

  • Intra-oral radiographs are crucial for dental diagnosis.
  • Image artifacts can compromise diagnostic accuracy.
  • Processing errors are a common source of radiographic artifacts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and describe artifacts observed on intra-oral radiographs.
  • To determine the cause of these specific radiographic artifacts.
  • To establish a method for preventing the recurrence of these artifacts.

Main Methods:

  • Radiographic imaging was performed using standard intra-oral techniques.
  • Films were processed using a standard chemical developing process.
  • Film processing clips were examined for potential sources of contamination.

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  • A cleaning protocol for processing clips was implemented and tested.

    • Main Results:

    • Specific artifacts were consistently observed on processed intra-oral radiographs.
    • These artifacts were directly linked to fixer solution residue on film processing clips.
    • Implementing a thorough cleaning regimen for the clips completely eliminated the artifacts.

    Conclusions:

    • Contamination from fixer solution on film processing clips is a significant cause of intra-oral radiograph artifacts.
    • Regular and thorough cleaning of film processing clips is essential to prevent these artifacts.
    • Preventing fixer contamination ensures the integrity and diagnostic quality of dental radiographs.