Abstract
Intraoral, panoramic, and extraoral radiographs are the primary means of diagnosing hard-tissue disorders of the dentomaxillofacial region. These imaging methods require the use of x-ray film and subsequent chemical processing to produce diagnostic images. A goal of recent research has been the replacement of this film-based technology with computer-based devices that use electronic or storage phosphor receptors to record the x-ray image in a digital format. This article discusses some of these emerging technologies and their potential effect on the future of panoramic and extraoral radiology.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 541-551 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Dental clinics of North America |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - Oct 1 1993 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dentistry(all)