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Abstract
An experiment has been described whereby density and contrast were measured on Kodak
Ultra-Speed, Du Pont LF, and Du Pont Dl periapical dental films. The films were positioned
beneath a water phantom which simulated the scattering of radiation by tissues of
the face. A small lead shield was in contact with a portion of the film packet to
provide an area of control (reference) density. Another portion of each film received
the image of a lead disk which was suspended in the water at a distance of 25 mm.
from the film. The remainder of the film was subjected to both primary and secondary
(scattered) radiation. All films were processed with two brands of developers, namely,
Du Pont Xtra Fast and Kodak Rapid.
The results and their important implications in dental practice are as follows:
- 1.1. Film speed was constant, despite the change in the brand of developer.
- 2.2. Variation of the contrast, as a function of the developer, was within 10 per cent.
- 3.3. By using Du Pont developer, a saving of 2 minutes in developing time can be gained without affecting film speed or radiographic contrast.
- 4.4. There was no major difference in contrast between the film types used in this study. Therefore, high-speed dental films should be employed without fear of any major deleterious effect on image quality.
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References
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- An Analysis of the Physical Factors Controlling the Diagnostic Quality of Roentgen Images.Am. J. Roentgenol. 1945; 54: 128
- The Speed and Contrast of Dental Films.Acta radiol. 1963; 1: 77
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© 1969 Published by Elsevier Inc.
