Effect of display type, DICOM calibration and room illuminance in bitewing radiographs



: Kallio-Pulkkinen S, Huumonen S, Haapea M, Liukkonen E, Sipola A, Tervonen O, Nieminen MT

Publisher: BRITISH INST RADIOLOGY

: 2016

: Dentomaxillofacial Radiology

: DENTOMAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGY

: DENTOMAXILLOFAC RAD

: ARTN 20150129

: 45

: 1

: 8

: 0250-832X

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1259/dmfr.20150129


Conclusions: DICOM calibration improves the detection of enamel and dentinal caries in bitewing radiographs, particularly in bright lighting. Therefore, a calibrated consumer grade display can be recommended as a diagnostic tool for viewing bitewing radiographs.




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