• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.6 no.6
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• pp.465-471
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• 2012

In this study, three dimensional X-ray dose distribution from dental X-ray generator system was measured by ALOKA PDM-117 dosimeter. The X-ray dose distribution will be change with XCP-DS FIT in oral shot, because the distance between X-ray generator and the dosimeter. The X-ray dose change affects on patient exposure and radiograph image quality. Therefore, it is important to obtain relation between the X-ray dose and the distance. The X-ray dose at the central position was decreased with increasing the distance. Furthermore, the dose at the edge of the X-ray flux was increased with increasing the distance. The increased dose affects on the patient radiation exposure. The present results will provide for good dental radiograph image and reducing radiation over-exposure on patient.

• Journal of Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.103-112
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• 1986

The purpose of this study was to investigate the numbers and causes of retakes in 300 complete mouth radiographic surveys made by 75 senior dental students. According to radiographic techniques and film holding methods, they were divided into 4 groups: Group Ⅰ: Bisecting-angle technique with patient's fingers. Group Ⅱ: Bisecting-angle technique with Rinn Snap-A-Ray device. Group Ⅲ: Paralleling technique with Rinn XCP instrument (short cone) Group Ⅳ: Paralleling technique with Rinn XCP instrument (long cone) The most frequent cause of retakes, the most frequent tooth area examined, of retakes and average number of retakes per complete mouth survey were evaluated. The obtained results were as follows: Group Ⅰ: Incorrect film placement(47.8%), upper canine region, and 0.89 Group Ⅱ: Incorrect film placement (44.0%), upper molar region, and 1.12. Group Ⅲ: Incorrect film placement (79.2%), upper molar region, and 2.05 Group Ⅳ: Incorrect film placement (67.7%), upper molar region, and 1.69. The average number of retakes per complete mouth survey of paralleling technique (Group Ⅲ＋Ⅳ) was higher than that of bisecting-angle technique (Group Ⅰ ＋ Ⅱ) (p<0.01). There was no difference between Group Ⅰ and Group Ⅱ, and between Group Ⅲ and Group Ⅳ in the average number of retakes per complete mouth survey (p>0.05).