A Subjective Assessment of Perceived Clarity of Indirect Digital Images and Processed Digital Images with Conventional Intra-oral Periapical Radiographs

Malleshi, Suchetha N; Raina, Anudeep; Patil, Karthikeya

doi:10.7860/jcdr/2013/5545.3278

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“…This study used film X-rays, and currently digital X-rays are commonly performed. There may be differences in the interpretation of the two types of images,32, 33, 34, 35 and this was not evaluated in the current study. An ideal method of performing the study would have been to perform digital radiographs prior to extraction of the teeth.…”

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The best radiographic method for determining root canal morphology in mandibular first premolars: A study of Chinese descendants in Taiwan

Sun

Lu²,

Chen

et al. 2016

Journal of Dental Sciences

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Background/purpose There is large variation in root canal morphology and undetected canals and incomplete instrumentation are reasons for root canal treatment failure. The purpose of this study was to determine the best radiographic method for determining root canal morphology in mandibular first premolars in Chinese descendants in Taiwan. Materials and methods Mandibular first premolars extracted due to caries, periodontal diseases, trauma, or for orthodontic reasons were used. Four indices were examined: (1) root canal bifurcation observed in the buccolingual view; (2) root canal continuity in the buccolingual view; (3) double root outline in the buccolingual view; and (4) Vertucci canal classification in the mesiodistal view. Results A total of 82 left and right mandibular first premolars were included, a complicated root canal was confirmed in 38 (46.3%) by cross-sectional imaging and a single root canal was found in 44 (53.7%). Bifurcation identified on the mesiodistal view exhibited the highest sensitivity (94.7%) and second highest specificity (88.6%) for identifying a complicated root canal; however, this view is not possible to obtain clinically. Canal bifurcation on the buccolingual view was the most specific (93.2%), but had the lowest sensitivity (73.7%). Canal continuity on the buccolingual view had a sensitivity of 94.7%, and specificity of 70.5%. Conclusion Combined X-ray analyses, such as performing the buccolingual view for identification of canal bifurcation and canal continuity, may increase the accuracy of identifying complex root canal morphology.

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The best radiographic method for determining root canal morphology in mandibular first premolars: A study of Chinese descendants in Taiwan

Sun

Lu²,

Chen

et al. 2016

Journal of Dental Sciences

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“…They concluded that the quality of scanned digital images was superior to that of original conventional films. Similarly, Malleshi et al [ 15 ] analyzed the clarity and diagnostic value of digital images in comparison with conventional intraoral radiographs. They demonstrated that digitized images resulted in enhanced image clarity and improved diagnostic quality; however, their findings were not substantiated by the present study.…”

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Digitally Scanned Radiographs versus Conventional Films for Determining Clarity of Periapical Lesions and Quality of Root Canal Treatment

Al-Manei

Alsulaimani

Alfadda

et al. 2017

The Scientific World Journal

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Aim To compare digital images of conventional radiographs with the original radiographs for perceived clarity of periapical lesions and the quality of root canal treatment. Materials and Methods One hundred and four intraoral periapical radiographs of patients with endodontically treated teeth were randomly selected. The radiographs were digitized using an MD300 USB X-ray Reader. The digital images were transferred to an HP laptop. Three evaluators compared each conventional radiograph with the matching digital image. The images were ranked for clarity and assessed for diagnostic quality; data were analyzed using the Reliability Calculation “ReCal.” Results. Both the digital images and conventional films had comparable clarity and diagnostic quality. Results indicated a moderate agreement between the evaluators. Conclusions Conventional radiographs digitized using an MD300 USB X-ray Reader have similar clarity and diagnostic quality in comparison to the original radiographs.

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Analysis of endodontic therapy results: Radiodensitometric study

Sălceanu

Ardeleanu

2014

2014 International Conference and Exposition on Electrical and Power Engineering (EPE)

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A Subjective Assessment of Perceived Clarity of Indirect Digital Images and Processed Digital Images with Conventional Intra-oral Periapical Radiographs

Abstract: Indirectly digitizing the radiographs by employing a digital camera and further digitally processing the images resulted in an improvement in their perceived clarity and they enhanced their diagnostic properties.

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The best radiographic method for determining root canal morphology in mandibular first premolars: A study of Chinese descendants in Taiwan

The best radiographic method for determining root canal morphology in mandibular first premolars: A study of Chinese descendants in Taiwan

Digitally Scanned Radiographs versus Conventional Films for Determining Clarity of Periapical Lesions and Quality of Root Canal Treatment

Analysis of endodontic therapy results: Radiodensitometric study

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