Lancaster, P, Carmichael, F, Britton, J et al. (3 more authors) (2013) Surfing the spectrum - what is on the horizon? British Dental Journal (BDJ), 215 (8). 401 - 409. ISSN 0007-0610
Abstract
Diagnostic imaging techniques have evolved with technological advancements - but how far? The objective of this article was to explore the electromagnetic spectrum to find imaging techniques which may deliver diagnostic information of equal, or improved, standing to conventional radiographs and to explore any developments within radiography which may yield improved diagnostic data. A comprehensive literature search was performed using Medline, Web of Knowledge, Science Direct and PubMed Databases. Boolean Operators were used and key-terms included (not exclusively): terahertz, X-ray, ultraviolet, visible, infra-red, magnetic resonance, dental, diagnostic, caries and periodontal. Radiographic techniques are primarily used for diagnostic imaging in dentistry, and continued developments in X-ray imaging include: phase contrast, darkfield and spectral imaging. Other modalities have potential application, for example, terahertz, laser doppler and optical techniques, but require further development. In particular, infra-red imaging has regenerated interest with caries detection in vitro, due to improved quality and accessibility of cameras. Non-ionising imaging techniques, for example, infra-red, are becoming more commensurate with traditional radiographic techniques for caries detection. Nevertheless, X-rays continue to be the leading diagnostic image for dentists, with improved diagnostic potential for lower radiation dose becoming a reality.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2013, author(s). This is an author produced version of a paper published in British Dental Journal (BDJ. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Dental equipment; Radiology; Basic sciences |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Dentistry (Leeds) > Restorative Dentistry (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 17 Nov 2014 11:53 |
Last Modified: | 19 Jan 2018 02:35 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2013.994 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Nature Publishing Group |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1038/sj.bdj.2013.994 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:81206 |