Development of advanced digital dental imaging

描述（由申请人提供）：用于牙科x射线诊断的先进成像板。拟议的研究及发展项目将加强牙科成像的医学成像技术。这一总体目标为提高牙科护理的技术质量和患者体验提供了重要机会。研发将研究高分辨率透明存储荧光粉（TSP）材料在牙科成像应用中的应用。这项工作将包括成像板的制造，使用幻影和对比测试板对成像性能进行测试和评估，以及制定详细的计划，从而为牙科市场制造具有商业竞争力的成像组件。研发团队精通先进的TSP医学成像材料的开发，并拥有将该技术应用于牙科成像方面取得重大进展所需的设施和知识。提出的创新将在明确和受控的暴露条件下实现更高质量的牙科成像。新技术的优势将通过使用与现有牙科x射线发生器兼容的设备来获得。该方法的新颖之处在于开发优化的成像性能和包装，以满足牙科市场的特定要求。这些创新包括：(i)以较低的x射线剂量进行一致的高分辨率成像，（ii）与当前x射线系统兼容的成像板，以及（iii）开发专门用于口腔内使用的形状成像板的潜力。拟建的研发项目将在6个月内完成。拟议项目的完成将证明拟议方法的价值，确保专有技术，并为该技术的未来成功商业化奠定基础。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Advanced Image Plates for Dental X-ray Diagnostics The proposed research and development project will enhance medical imaging technology for use in dental imaging. This overall objective provides an important opportunity to enhance the technical quality and patient experience in dental care. The R&D will investigate the use of high-resolution Transparent Storage Phosphor (TSP) materials in dental imaging applications. The work will include fabrication of image plates, testing and evaluation of imaging performance using phantoms and contrast test plates, and development of a detailed plan that will lead to manufacturing of commercially competitive imaging components for the dental market. The R&D team is skilled in the development of advanced TSP medical imaging materials and it has the facilities and knowledge needed to make significant advances in the application of the technology to dental imaging. The proposed innovation will enable higher quality dental imaging under well-defined and controlled exposure conditions. The advantages of the new technology will be obtained by using equipment that is compatible with existing dental x-ray generators. The novelty of the approach is to develop optimized imaging performance and packaging to meet the specific requirements of the dental market. These innovations include: (i) Consistent high resolution imaging with lower x-ray doses, (ii) image plates compatible with current x-ray systems, and (iii) potential for development of shaped imaging plates designed specifically for intra-oral use. The proposed R&D will be completed in a period of 6 months. Completion of the proposed project will demonstrate the value of the proposed approach, secure know-how and lay the foundation for future successful commercialization of the technology.