Formation of ghost images due to metal objects on the surface of the patient's face: A pictorial essay.
- Author:
Bárbara Couto RAMOS
1
;
Bruna Raquel DA SILVA IZAR
;
Jéssica Lourdes Costa PEREIRA
;
Priscilla Sena SOUZA
;
Claudia Scigliano VALERIO
;
Fabrício Mesquita TUJI
;
Flávio Ricardo MANZI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Panoramic Radiography; X-ray diagnosis; X-ray image; Body Piercing
- MeSH: Body Piercing; Dentists; Diagnosis; Head; Humans; Neck; Radiography, Panoramic; Skull; Specialties, Dental
- From:Imaging Science in Dentistry 2016;46(1):63-68
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Panoramic radiographs are a relatively simple technique that is commonly used in all dental specialties. In panoramic radiographs, in addition to the formation of real images of metal objects, ghost images may also form, and these ghost images can hinder an accurate diagnosis and interfere with the accuracy of radiology reports. Dentists must understand the formation of these images in order to avoid making incorrect radiographic diagnoses. Therefore, the present study sought to present a study of the formation of panoramic radiograph ghost images caused by metal objects in the head and neck region of a dry skull, as well as to report a clinical case n order to warn dentists about ghost images and to raise awareness thereof. An understanding of the principles of the formation of ghost images in panoramic radiographs helps prevent incorrect diagnoses.
