Analysis of photostimulable phosphor image plate artifacts and their prevalence

Figure 1 Periapical and bitewing radiographs show some operator errors. A: Movement of phosphor plate inside the disposable packet; B: Movement of phosphor plate in the disposable packet and plate scratch; C: Reversed image, cone cut and white line; D: Reversed image and improper plate placement.

Figure 2 Bar chart illustrating frequency and percentage of plate errors.

Figure 3 Bitewing and periapical radiographs show some plate errors. A: Plate contamination and cone cut; B: Plate contamination, plate movement inside packet, white line, black line, and image distortion; C: Plate contamination, white line and cone cut; D: Plate contamination and non-uniform image; E: Bitemarks; F: Plate scratch.

Figure 4 Periapical and bitewing radiographs show some plate errors. A: Plate scratches; B-D: image size reduction; E: Image size reduction and movement of plate inside packet.

Figure 5 Periapical and bitewing radiographs show some scanning errors. A and B: Non-uniformity of the image; C: bright noisy image; D: Double image due to incomplete erasing.

Figure 6 Periapical radiographs show some scanning errors. A: Multiple white lines; B: Black line: C: Blank image; D: Inhomogeneous image.