RESUMO
This study evaluated the performance of seven rapid radiographic processing products. A conventional automatic processing solution was evaluated as a standard of comparison. The products were analyzed with respect to image quality and speed. The results indicate that rapid manual processing generally involves some compromise of image quality as well as slower speeds with an accompanying increase in patient radiation exposure. Accordingly, there seems to be little motivation for the use of rapid manual processing solutions unless there is a compelling rationale in terms of time or convenience.
Assuntos
Radiografia Dentária/métodos , Emulsões , Estudos de Avaliação como Assunto , Padrões de Referência , Soluções , Fatores de Tempo , Filme para Raios XRESUMO
Radiographic images of teeth and restorations were used to evaluate the radiopacity of 11 light-cured posterior composite resins. The radiopacity of these composite resins provided enough variation on radiographs so that clinicians distinguished the images of the restoration from adjacent tooth structure.
