An ex vivo comparison of conventional and digital radiography for perceived image quality of root fillings

Abstract

Perceived image quality of the enhanced Digora images was superior to the original Digora and conventional film images for the evaluation of root fillings. However, E-speed film provided a significantly better image clarity in comparison with F-speed and original Digora images.

Digital and Advanced Imaging in Endodontics: A Review

“…Films and PSP-based systems were evaluated in a study that compared the subjective image clarity of two different-speed films and Digora PSP images (Soredex), indicating that the perceived image quality of the enhanced Digora images was significantly superior to all other images for the evaluation of root fillings, followed by EktaSpeed film. F-speed and unprocessed Digora images performed comparably (32).…”

“…No differences were found in the length of canals visible (13). There are many studies comparing various systems with regard to working length determination (11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26) and accuracy of detection of periapical lesions (27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32). Most of these studies used objective criteria (measurements) to test the diagnostic quality of images produced by various techniques.…”

Subjective image quality comparison between two digital dental radiographic systems and conventional dental film

“…This may ultimately make digital systems equal to or superior to film (Molander et al, 2004;Akdeniz and Soqur, 2005;Syriopoulos et al, 2000). A previous study compared image quality of digital panoramic images with traditional films using a 5-point scale (Molander et al, 2004).…”

Perceived Quality , Clarity , and Accuracy of Manually Processed and Self-Developing Radiographs in Endodontics

“…(8) Various techniques and film types had been compared in the past, however most of these studies evaluated the quality of radiographs by objective criteria. In this study, manually processed E-speed and D-speed films were compared to self-developing x-ray films for quality, clarity, and working length determination during root canal treatment.…”

“…However, in this study all the examiners received prior calibration in relation to the establishment of reference points and manipulation of equipment to set the measurements, while the other studies had utilized only specialists (endodontists and/or radiologists) for evaluations in order to minimize the potential bias. (8,11) Another potential source of error could be a lack of uniform radiographic viewing conditions, such as intensity of light and magnification that might influence the examiner's evaluation. (1) In this study, all examiners carried out their evaluations under similar conditions in order to minimize the effect of these variables.…”