Development of advanced digital dental imaging

描述（由申请人提供）：用于牙科X射线诊断的高级图像板拟议的研究和开发项目将提高用于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。该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。这项工作将包括制作成像板，使用体模和对比度测试板测试和评估成像性能，以及制定详细计划，为牙科市场制造具有商业竞争力的成像组件。研发团队擅长开发先进的TSP医学成像材料，并拥有在牙科成像技术应用方面取得重大进展所需的设施和知识。拟议的创新将使更高质量的牙科成像在明确定义和控制的曝光条件下。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。该方法的新奇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）具有较低X射线剂量的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）开发专门为口腔内使用设计的成形成像板的潜力。拟议的研发将在6个月内完成。拟议项目的完成将证明拟议方法的价值，获得专门知识，并为该技术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.