title: Exposure reduction and image quality in orthodontic radiology: a review of the literature.
abstract: This article summarizes the use of rare earth screen technology to achieve high-quality panoramic and cephalometric radiographs with sizable reductions in patient radiation dosage. Collimation, shielding, quality control, and darkroom procedures are reviewed to further reduce patient risk and improve image quality.
authors.affiliation: School of Dentistry, University of Missouri, Kansas City.
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Ackerman
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Hardman
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry; D006801:Humans; D009970:Orthodontics; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011835:Radiation Protection; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000295:instrumentation; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D014963:X-Ray Intensifying Screens