10 Questions
What is the main focus of radiographs in forensic odontology?
Identification and age estimation
What is the significance of radiographs in forensic odontological reports?
They allow comparison of antemortem and postmortem data
What can be the potential problem resulting from the reverse placement of a phosphor storage plate (PSP) receptor for intraoral dental radiograph?
Confusion of the right and left side
What was noted in the case example of an adult male referred for an extraction of lower left erupted carious third molar?
The periapical radiographs confirmed the lateral inversion of OPG
What is the main concern regarding the errors in orientation of radiographs in forensic odontology?
Difficulty in identification and age estimation
What is one of the advantages of digital dental radiography mentioned in the text?
Lower exposure to radiation
What is described as a potential drawback of digital dental radiography in the text?
Confusion of the orientation of the image
What is a feature of the older model of phosphor storage plates (PSPs) mentioned in the text?
They have an indicator for image orientation
What does the native software for digital dental radiography allow?
Both rotation and inversion of the X-ray image
What does the article discuss in relation to mistakes in dental digital radiography?
Implications for forensic odontology and general dental practice
Learn about the advantages and popularity of digital dental radiography in forensic odontology, including lower radiation exposure, ease of image storage, and elimination of chemical processing. This note by Dr. Sher-Lin Chiam discusses the convenience offered by digital dental radiography.
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