Radiopacity evaluation of different types of resin restorative materials using a digital radiography system. 2023

Ceyda Gündoğdu, and Sinem Akgül
Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, İstanbul Medipol University, TEM Avrupa Otoyolu Göztepe çıkışı no:1, 34214, Bağcılar-Istanbul, Turkey. ceyda.gundogdu@medipol.edu.tr.

The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the radiopacity of 20 current dental resin composites with digital radiography. Ten specimens, 10-mm in diameter and 1-mm thickness, were prepared and radiographed using phosphor plates close to Al step wedges and tooth sections. The mean grey values (MGVs) were measured using an ImageJ software program and converted to equivalent Al thickness. Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tamhane post hoc test (p < 0.05). Correlation between mean radiopacity and filler content (wt% and vol%) of the tested materials was analyzed with linear regression analysis. The radiopacity of all composites ranged from 1.32 mm Al (Estellite Flow Quick) to 3.41 mm Al (Charisma Classic). All the tested materials, except four restorative materials, had a radiopacity equal or higher than the enamel (p < 0.05). Linear regression revealed low correlation between the radiopacity and filler content of the composite. Majority of the materials has appropriate radiopacity for dental restorations. There was great variation in radiopacity level, may clinically affect the diagnosis.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D011859 Radiography Examination of any part of the body for diagnostic purposes by means of X-RAYS or GAMMA RAYS, recording the image on a sensitized surface (such as photographic film). Radiology, Diagnostic X-Ray,Roentgenography,X-Ray, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X-Ray,Diagnostic X-Ray Radiology,X-Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X Ray,Diagnostic X Ray Radiology,Diagnostic X-Rays,Radiology, Diagnostic X Ray,X Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,X Ray, Diagnostic,X-Rays, Diagnostic
D003804 Dentin The hard portion of the tooth surrounding the pulp, covered by enamel on the crown and cementum on the root, which is harder and denser than bone but softer than enamel, and is thus readily abraded when left unprotected. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992) Dentine,Dentines,Dentins
D014070 Tooth One of a set of bone-like structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing. Teeth
D019252 Radiography, Dental, Digital A rapid, low-dose, digital imaging system using a small intraoral sensor instead of radiographic film, an intensifying screen, and a charge-coupled device. It presents the possibility of reduced patient exposure and minimal distortion, although resolution and latitude are inferior to standard dental radiography. A receiver is placed in the mouth, routing signals to a computer which images the signals on a screen or in print. It includes digitizing from x-ray film or any other detector. (From MEDLINE abstracts; personal communication from Dr. Charles Berthold, NIDR) Dental Digital Radiography,Digital Dental Radiography, Direct,Digital Radiography, Dental,Dental Radiovisiography,Digora,Radiovisiography, Dental,Scanora,Sens-A-Ray,Visualix,Digoras,Radiography, Dental Digital,Scanoras,Sens A Ray,SensARay,Visualices

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