Interpretation of artificial and in vivo periapical bone lesions comparing conventional viewing versus a video conferencing system.
The purpose of this study was to compare the interpretation of conventional radiographs transmitted by a video teleconferencing system to conventional viewbox interpretation for both artificial and in vivo periapical bone lesions. A total of 30 radiographic images were used in this study: 20 radiographic images of artificial lesions and 10 radiographs from actual patients. Two endodontists evaluated the 30 images by giving a "yes" or "no" response when determining whether a periapical lesion was present on the radiograph. The study was conducted in two sessions, separated by a 6-wk interval to minimize evaluator recall. Results of the study revealed no statistical difference between the ability of the evaluator to identify periapical bone lesions using conventional radiographs on a viewbox and his ability to interpret the same images transmitted on a monitor screen.
Baker
W P
WP
Endodontic Residency Program, U.S. Army Dental Activity, Fort Gordon, GA, USA.
Loushine
R J
RJ
West
L A
LA
Kudryk
L V
LV
Zadinsky
J R
JR
D006801:Humans; D010483:Periapical Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D019112:Teleradiology; D014741:Video Recording