A comparison of Kodak Ultraspeed and Ektaspeed Plus dental x-ray films for use in endodontics

Moule, Alex J., Wong, Andrew, Monsour, Paul A. and Basford, Kaye E. (2001) A comparison of Kodak Ultraspeed and Ektaspeed Plus dental x-ray films for use in endodontics. Australian Dental Journal, 46 2: 95-99.


Author Moule, Alex J.
Wong, Andrew
Monsour, Paul A.
Basford, Kaye E.
Title A comparison of Kodak Ultraspeed and Ektaspeed Plus dental x-ray films for use in endodontics
Journal name Australian Dental Journal   Check publisher's open access policy
Publication date 2001-06
Sub-type Article
DOI 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2001.tb00563.x
Volume number 46
Issue number 2
ISSN 0045-0421
Start page 95
End page 99
Total pages 5
Place of publication Sydney , Australia
Publisher Australian Dental Association
Collection year 2002
Language eng
Subject C1
320803 Dental Technology
730214 Dental health
Formatted abstract Background:
The advantage of using a faster film for length determination in endodontic therapy is obvious. However, for such a film to be generally accepted, it must demonstrate comparable diagnostic quality to traditionally used films.

Methods:
 The comparative accuracy of canal length determination of Ultraspeed and Ektaspeed Plus dental X-ray films was assessed in maxillary first and second molars; for different canals, for different teeth, for different exposures, and for different examiners (five general dentists and three endodontic specialists).

Results:
In general, there were no significant differences between films, among examiners, or any interaction between films and exposures. That is, an assessor's ability to estimate lengths was not significantly influenced by the film type or by exposure used. There was a wide divergence in the individual assessor's ability to estimate lengths. Specialists estimated lengths more accurately than general practitioners and estimated lengths more accurately with Ektaspeed Plus film. Length determination in distobuccal and mesiobuccal canals was more accurate than in palatal canals. Most palatal canals were underestimated in length by more than 1mm. The use of file sizes larger in number than size 15 is recommended in these canals.

Conclusion:
For length determination, Ektaspeed Plus dental X-ray film is as effective as Ultraspeed film. Given the acceptable quality and accuracy of Ektaspeed Plus film, there seems to be no clinical reason to subject patients to greater radiation by using a slower film during endodontic therapy.
 
Keyword Ultraspeed
Ektaspeed Plus
Diagnosis
Endodontics
Q-Index Code C1

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Sub-type: Article
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