Intraoral digital radiography: A comprehensive report on the technical specifications of current and historical systems
- Author:
Matheus SAMPAIO-OLIVEIRA
1
;
Thamiles GONZALEZ-PASSOS
;
Hugo GAÊTA-ARAUJO
;
Dorothea DAGASSAN-BERNDT
;
Michael M. BORNSTEIN
;
Deborah Queiroz FREITAS
;
Francisco HAITER-NETO
;
Matheus L. OLIVEIRA
Author Information
- Publication Type:Technical Report
- From:Imaging Science in Dentistry 2025;55(1):72-89
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:The aim of this study was to identify, compile, and report the technical specifications of current and historical intraoral digital radiographic systems and recommend standardised reporting practices for production companies.
Materials and Methods:A comprehensive report was prepared on 150 intraoral digital radiographic systems, comprising 105 sensor-based (70%) and 45 phosphor storage plate (PSP)-based systems (30%). Technical specifi cations were obtained from official company sources and scientific articles to ensure a complete collection of available data.
Results:These systems were produced by 55 companies across 11 countries, with the United States leading (35.3%), followed by France (12%). Among the sensor systems, 76.2% used complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology, with notable variations in sizes and resolutions. PSP systems were available in 7 plate sizes and displayed diverse resolutions and scanning times. Twenty-one companies produced both sensor- and PSP-based systems, 33 produced only sensor-based systems, and 1 produced exclusively PSP-based systems.
Conclusion:This report identified 150 digital radiographic systems, revealing wide variability in technicalspecifications and a lack of standardised reporting protocols. The comprehensive summary and recommendations forconsistent documentation provided here can help clinicians make informed decisions and encourage manufacturers and production companies to adopt uniform reporting standards aligned with local regulatory frameworks.
