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Testing A Novel 3d Printed Radiographic Imaging Device For Use In Forensic Odontology, Tara L. Newcomb, Ann M. Bruhn, Bridget Giles, Hector M. Garcia, M. Arch, Norou Diawara
Testing A Novel 3d Printed Radiographic Imaging Device For Use In Forensic Odontology, Tara L. Newcomb, Ann M. Bruhn, Bridget Giles, Hector M. Garcia, M. Arch, Norou Diawara
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There are specific challenges related to forensic dental radiology and difficulties in aligning X-ray equipment to teeth of interest. Researchers used 3D printing to create a new device, the combined holding and aiming device (CHAD), to address the positioning limitations of current dental X-ray devices. Participants (N = 24) used the CHAD, soft dental wax, and a modified external aiming device (MEAD) to determine device preference, radiographer's efficiency, and technique errors. Each participant exposed six X-rays per device for a total of 432 X-rays scored. A significant difference was found at the 0.05 level between the three devices ( …