Decreasing the density of dark radiographs--a lost art.
The purpose of this paper is to describe a procedure that appears to have been lost with time and that reduces excess density [immaterial of the cause] on radiographs. This results in radiographs of greatly improved diagnostic quality. This procedure results in avoiding retakes resulting in a lower radiation dose to the patient and a saving of time. This procedure should not be considered as a substitute for poor radiological or processing techniques.
Serman
N J
NJ
Dental Diagnostic Sciences School of Dental and Oral Surgery, Columbia University.
Padilla
J F
JF
D005292:Ferricyanides; D006801:Humans; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D011861:Radiography, Dental; D014962:X-Ray Film
D005292:Ferricyanides; C028033:potassium ferricyanide