PURPOSE In the present study, we coined the term 'alveolar dome' and aimed to demonstrate the prevalence of alveolar domes through digital periapical radiographs. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study examined 800 digital periapical radiographs in regard to the presence of alveolar domes. The periapical radiographs were acquired by a digital system using a photostimulable phosphor (PSP) plate. The...

The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate a noninvasive method to assess table feed speed (mm/s) in modern commercial computed tomography (CT) systems. The table feed (mm/rotation) was measured at selected nominal table feed speeds, given as low (26.67 mm/s), intermediate (48.00 mm/s), and high (64.00 mm/s), by utilizing a computed radiography (CR) cassette installed with a photosti...

BACKGROUND Diagnosis of external root resorption (ERR) cavities may be challenging, especially when no clinical signs are seen. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of conventional intraoral film radiography, charge-coupled device (CCD) detector, photostimulable phosphor plate (PSP) detector, and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) for the detection of ERR. METHODS Th...

Background and aims. Early diagnosis of external root resorption is important for accurate treatment. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of a charge-coupled device (CCD) sensor and a photostimulable phosphor (PSP) plate receptor in the diagnosis of artificial external root resorption. Materials and methods. In this diagnostic in-vitro study, 40 maxillary incisors were mounted...

OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to compare the sensitivity and reliability of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and intraoral photostimulable phosphor (PSP) imaging plate for diagnosis of endodontic complications. STUDY DESIGN Seventy-two human mandibular teeth were used, including 24 incisors/canines, 24 premolars, and 24 molars. Three images were taken from each group of teeth...

OBJECTIVES This study sought to assess the diagnostic accuracy of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) with different voxel sizes and intraoral digital radiography with photostimulable phosphor (PSP) plate for detection of periapical (PA) bone lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this ex vivo diagnostic study, one-millimeter defects were created in the alveolar sockets of 15 bone blocks, each wi...

The extraction of impacted mandibular third molars has long been associated with the dreaded and rarely, grave and irreversible complications. The oral and maxillofacial surgeons’ dogma strongly links most complications with the proximity of inferior alveolar canal and the impacted teeth, the relationship of which is still a topic of debate among surgeons. In this randomized, prospective case s...

Computed radiography (CR) uses storage phosphor imaging plates for digital imaging. Absorbed X-ray energy is stored in crystal defects. In read-out the energy is set free as blue photons upon optical stimulation. In the 35 years of CR history, several storage phosphor families were investigated and developed. An explanation is given as to why some materials made it to the commercial stage, whil...

objectives: this study aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of inverted and unprocessed digitized periapical radiographs for detection of peri-implant defects. materials and methods: a total of 30 osteotomy sites were prepared in three groups of control, study group 1 with 0.425 mm defects and study group 2 with 0.725 mm defects using the sic and astra tech drill systems with 4.25mm and 4.8...