OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to compare the properties of the DFL Contrast FV-58 F-speed film (DFL Co., Rio de Janerio, Brazil) with the Kodak Insight E/F speed film (Eastman Kodak, Rochester, NY) in fresh and exhausted processing solutions. The parameters studied were the speed, average gradient and latitude. METHODS: Five samples of each type of film were exposed under standardized conditions over 5 weeks. The films were developed in fresh and progressively exhausted processing solutions. Characteristic curves were constructed from values of optical density and radiation dose and were used to calculate the parameters. An analysis of variance was performed separately for film type and time. RESULTS: DFL Contrast FV-58 film has a speed and average gradient that is significantly higher than Insight film, whereas the values of latitude are lower. Exhausted processing solutions were not significant in the parameters studied. CONCLUSION: DFL Contrast FV-58 film has stable properties when exhausted manual processing solutions are used and can be recommended for use in dental practice, contributing to dose reduction.
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to compare the properties of the DFL Contrast FV-58 F-speed film (DFL Co., Rio de Janerio, Brazil) with the Kodak Insight E/F speed film (Eastman Kodak, Rochester, NY) in fresh and exhausted processing solutions. The parameters studied were the speed, average gradient and latitude. METHODS: Five samples of each type of film were exposed under standardized conditions over 5 weeks. The films were developed in fresh and progressively exhausted processing solutions. Characteristic curves were constructed from values of optical density and radiation dose and were used to calculate the parameters. An analysis of variance was performed separately for film type and time. RESULTS: DFL Contrast FV-58 film has a speed and average gradient that is significantly higher than Insight film, whereas the values of latitude are lower. Exhausted processing solutions were not significant in the parameters studied. CONCLUSION: DFL Contrast FV-58 film has stable properties when exhausted manual processing solutions are used and can be recommended for use in dental practice, contributing to dose reduction.
Authors: K Syriopoulos; G C Sanderink; X L Velders; F C van Ginkel; P F van der Stelt Journal: Dentomaxillofac Radiol Date: 1999-09 Impact factor: 2.419
Authors: K Syriopoulos; X L Velders; G C Sanderink; F C van Ginkel; P F van der Stelt Journal: Dentomaxillofac Radiol Date: 1999-03 Impact factor: 2.419
Authors: K Syriopoulos; X L Velders; G C Sanderink; F C van Ginkel; J P van Amerongen; P F van der Stelt Journal: Dentomaxillofac Radiol Date: 1999-07 Impact factor: 2.419