Our pourpose was to compare the radiographic diagnostics observed in bitewing and panoramic techniques a sample of 50 adult patients' x-rays, examined by same observer. On it analyzed area corresponding bitewings, looking for coincident diagnostics. Furthermore evaluated additional information supplied technique. The proportion bitewings significantly larger suggesting no differences between as...

OBJECTIVES To compare the differences between conventional radiography and digital computerized radiography (CR) in patients presenting to the emergency department. METHODS The study enrolled consecutive patients presenting to the emergency department who needed chest radiography. Quality score of the radiogram was assessed with visual analogue score (VAS-100 mm), measured in terms of millime...

RATIONALE, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The process of transferring older, vulnerable adults from an elder care facility to the hospital for medical care can be an emotionally and physically stressful experience. The recent development of modern mobile radiography may help to ease this anxiety by allowing for evaluation in the nursing home itself. Up until this point, no health economic evaluation of th...

The noninvasive proximal adhesive restoration (NIPAR) technique is a approach that utilizes one-component universal for infiltration and filled flowable resin impermeable sealing. This offers several benefits. treatment particularly significant in restorative dentistry, as it entails identifying managing caries their initial phases. efficacy of the limited to non-cavitated lesions. In this case...

OBJECTIVE To audit the appropriateness of skill radiography in children attending an accident and emergency (A&E) department with head injuries. METHODS 569 children presenting to a large teaching hospital A&E unit were retrospectively audited. The indications for radiography according to British published guidelines and American published guidelines were compared with the actual requests for...

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...

OBJECTIVE To determine the film-retake rates and causes in digital radiography comparison to conventional X-rays method. STUDY DESIGN Comparative study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY Radiology Department, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, from January 2004 to December 2006. PATIENTS AND METHODS X-rays of different body parts, conducted during the year 2004, with conventional radiograph...

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to assess radiographer familiarity and preferences with digital radiography in four teaching hospitals and thereafter make recommendations in line with the migration from screen film to digital radiography. MATERIALS AND METHODS A questionnaire was designed to collect data from either qualified or student radiographers from four teaching hospitals. From t...