A comparison of Kodak Ultraspeed and Ektaspeed Plus dental X-ray films for the detection of dental caries

Wong, Andrew, Monsour, Paul A., Moule, Alex J. and Basford, Kaye E. (2002) A comparison of Kodak Ultraspeed and Ektaspeed Plus dental X-ray films for the detection of dental caries. Australian Dental Journal, 47 1: 27-29.


Author Wong, Andrew
Monsour, Paul A.
Moule, Alex J.
Basford, Kaye E.
Title A comparison of Kodak Ultraspeed and Ektaspeed Plus dental X-ray films for the detection of dental caries
Journal name Australian Dental Journal   Check publisher's open access policy
Publication date 2002-03
Sub-type Article
DOI 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2002.tb00299.x
Volume number 47
Issue number 1
ISSN 0045-0421
Start page 27
End page 29
Total pages 3
Editor P. Mark Bartold
Place of publication Sydney
Publisher Australian Dental Association Inc
Collection year 2002
Language eng
Subject C1
320899 Dentistry not elsewhere classified
730112 Oro-dental and disorders
Abstract Background: Using the fastest dental X-ray film available is an easy way of reducing exposure to ionizing radiation. However, the diagnostic ability of fast films for the detection of proximal surface caries must be demonstrated before these films will become universally accepted. Methods: Extracted premolar and molar teeth were arranged to simulate a bitewing examination and radiographed using Ultraspeed and Ektaspeed Plus dental X-ray films. Three different exposure times were used for each film type. Six general dentists were used to determine the presence and depth of the decay in the proximal surfaces of the teeth radiographed. The actual extent of the decay in the teeth was determined by sectioning the teeth and examining them under a microscope. Results: There was no significant difference between the two films for the mean correct diagnosis. However, there was a significant difference between the means for the three exposure times used for Ultraspeed film. The practitioners used were not consistent in their ability to make a correct diagnosis, or for the film for which they got the highest correct diagnosis. Conclusions: Ektaspeed Plus dental X-ray film is just as reliable as Ultraspeed dental X-ray film for the detection of proximal surface decay. The effect of underexposure was significant for Ultraspeed, but not for Ektaspeed Plus. Patient exposure can be reduced significantly with no loss of diagnostic ability by changing from Ultraspeed X-ray film to Ektaspeed Plus X-ray film.
Keyword Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Ultraspeed
Ektaspeed Plus
Diagnosis
Caries
Q-Index Code C1

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