Comparing the sensitometric properties of dental x-ray films
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Dentus M2 Comfort dental x-ray film may be faster, and may provide greater contrast and a wider latitude than other D-speed dental x-ray films. Researchers took x-rays using four brands of D or E speed dental x-ray film: Eastman Kodak's Ultra-Speed DF-57 and Ektaspeed EP-21, Flow X-ray Corp's DV-58, and Agfa Gevaert's Dentus M2 Comfort. Dentus M2 Comfort film was 1.4 times faster than Ultra-Speed and .7 times faster than DV-58. Dentus M2 Comfort film was slower than the E-speed film, Ektaspeed. Dentus M2 Comfort had higher contrast than the other D-speed films. DV-58 had the greatest latitude. Dentus M2 Comfort and Ektaspeed recorded significantly more perceptible details than other films in low exposure.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1995
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Depth of cure and microleakage with high-intensity and ramped resin-based composite curing lights
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Dentists should be careful when using high-intensity curing lights because some resin-based composites will begin leaking after one month when these lights are used. Both Optilux 501 and ADT Power PAC curing lights caused microleakage within a month. Only a microhybrid resin-based composite was successfully cured using these lights. Dentists should use dental resin layers less than two millimeters deep when using these curing lights.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2003
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A comparison of two prophylaxis angles: disposable and autoclavable
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A disposable prophylaxis angle appears to be effective in removing plaque and can reduce the risk of transmitting microorganisms. A prophylaxis angle is used to polish teeth after they have been cleaned. Researchers tested a traditional metal prophylaxis angle that must be autoclaved after each use and a plastic, disposable angle. The disposable angle removed more plaque and was well-accepted by the patient and dental hygienist.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1997
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