A novel panoramic machine for photofluorography.
OBJECTIVE
To describe the main features of a prototype panoramic X-ray machine modified for photofluorography.


METHODS
The prototype PTM 2001 (Asahi Roentgen, Kyoto, Japan) consists of a conventional panoramic machine with a modified X-ray generator and incorporating a 9-inch image intensifier and a photofluorographic camera.


RESULTS
The photofluorographic panoramic radiograph is reduced in size by 60% compared with conventional images. Using 10 cm x 45.7 m photoradiographic film 250 panoramic images can be continuously obtained. Examination time is shorter since cassette changes are not necessary. The radiation dose-in-air, measured in front of the secondary collimator, is 174 muGy.


CONCLUSIONS
The advantages of the photofluorographic panoramic radiography include cost economy, shorter examination time and lower radiation exposure.
Ohba
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Department of Dental Radiology, Kyushu Dental College, Kitakyushu, Japan.
Nagata
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Morimoto
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Tanaka
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Nakamura
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Katayama
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D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D010779:Photofluorography / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic / Q000295:instrumentation*