In order to simplify bone mineralization measurements, a system using radiographic films has been updated with a digital detector. The objective of this paper was to validate this new device. Technologies and physical phenomena involved in both systems (radiographic films and digital detector) are different. The methodology used to compare the two systems was based on image quality and assessed...

background: breast is one of the main radiological sensitive organs, hence it is important to evaluate absorbed dose to this organ especially to the glandular parts. it is the aim of this study to measure mean glandular dose and image contrast in terms of different mammographic parameters. materials and methods: in this study two mammography machines located at said-al shohada (giotto) and shah...

Objective: A review is made to determine whether the use of the endoscope in endodontic surgery offers advantages in clinical practice, and whether it improves the clinical and radiographic outcomes of the procedure. Material and methods: The main search terms used were: endodontic surgery, apicoectomy, apical surgery, endoscope, and magnification devices. The authors searched the Medline datab...

INRODUCTION High-quality filling of root canals is one of indicators of successful endodontic treatment. However, poor-quality of the filling is still a common phenomenon in the work of general practitioners. Better training of dental students of modern odontology is possible solution of the problem. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of root canal filling performed by undergradu...

This study presents a case of molar with unusual anatomy in a 21-year old female patient a case of a maxillary first molar with a canal configuration which hasn’t been report in the literature two roots (MB and P) and three root canals (MB1, MB2 and P). Radiographic examination disclosed an unusual anatomical configuration of the roots, suggesting that two roots might be present. The use of mag...

A microfocus x-ray tube that can generate x rays with the focal spot size less than 5 m has been demonstrated using carbon nanotube CNT field emitters. A CNT cathode on a sharp tungsten tip, a magnetic solenoid lens, and a transmission-type x-ray target were adopted for the microfocus x-ray tube. The design characteristics and the operation performance of the microfocus x-ray tube are presented...

The reported accuracy of radiographic measurements in predicting pulmonary hypertension is very variable. Measurements of right and left descending pulmonary artery diameter have been reported to provide a correct diagnosis in as many as 98% of patients. A study was carried out to determine the predictive value of measurements made from the chest radiographs of 50 normal subjects and of 27 pati...

PURPOSE To assess magnification error in digital subtraction angiography as it pertains to arteriovenous malformation (AVM) size. METHODS A rectangular grid phantom with equally spaced markers mounted in a stereotactic frame was imaged with digital angiographic equipment. The location and orientation of the grid was altered relative to the central plane of the phantom. Both linear and area me...