digital imaging Flashcards
digitization
to represent a particular object in form of numerical digits
digital image
radiographic image represented in a digital format
direct digital imaging
radiographic images obtained by xray exposure of solid state image detectors
2 types of direct digital imaging
charge coupled device (CCD)
complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS)
pixel
picture element (2 dimensional structure that makes up a voxel)
voxel
3 dimensional structure
advantages of CCD
instant availability of images
better image quality
durable
consistent image quality
disadvantages of CCD (4)
expensive
bulky
wire attachment
smaller active area compared to film
advantages of CMOS (5)
instant availability of image durable consistent image quality less expensive than CCD slightly more rugged than CCD
disadvantages of CMOS
expensive
bulky
wire attachment
smaller active area compared to film
indirect digital imaging
radiographic images obtained by exposing a digital image detector and scanning or digital photo capture of film radiographs
3 types of indirect digital imaging
photostimulable storage phosphor plate (PSP)
scanning a film
taking digital photos of film
which type of indirect digital imaging is best for pediatric dentistry?
PSP
phosphor
europium doped barium fluorohalide (BaFBr:Eu)
which layer absorbs xray photon?
phosphor layer
the number of electrons stored is proportional to
xray photons
advantages of PSP
well tolerated
economically priced
disadvantages of PSP (5)
short life span read out should be done ASAP requires processing semi-dark room is required requires exposure to bright light for erasing previous image before reuse
contrast resolution
ability to distinguish different densities in radiographic image