title: An in vivo evaluation of the diagnostic quality ultra-speed versus insight intraoral dental film.
abstract: Twelve sets of FMS (full mouth survey) radiographs were taken by California licensed radiology technicians. Ten of the sets of FMS radiographs were taken using Ultra-Speed "D" film on the left side of the patient and Insight "F" speed film on the right side of the patient. The remaining two sets of films were taken using Insight Film on both sides of the patient to act as a control. Ten faculty members of the Diagnostic Department were asked to evaluate the twelve sets of FMS radiographs and report whether they had a preference for the right side, left side, or no preference. Criteria for preference were diagnostic ability and clarity of the films. The results of the study showed a preference for the right side (65.7%), which was imaged with Insight Film, compared to the left side (34.3%), which was imaged with Ultra-Speed Film.
authors.affiliation: Department of Maxillofacial Radiology, Semmelweiss Medical School.
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Schiff
authors.forename: Brandy Egan
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Solomon
mesh_terms: D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D016010:Binomial Distribution; D006801:Humans; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011861:Radiography, Dental; D012044:Regression Analysis; D016037:Single-Blind Method; D013997:Time Factors; D014962:X-Ray Film