Interpretation of Artificial and In Vivo Periapical Bone Lesions Comparing Conventional Viewing Versus a Video Conferencing System

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  • WBW Bakeriii
    W Bakeriii
  • RLR Loushine
    R Loushine
  • LWL West
    L West
  • LKL Kudryk
    L Kudryk
  • JZJ Zadinsky
    J Zadinsky
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to compare the interpretation of conventional radiographs transmitted by a video teleconferencing system to conventional viewbox interpretation for both artificial and in vivo periapical bone lesions. A total of 30 radiographic images were used in this study: 20 radiographic images of artificial lesions and 10 radiographs from actual patients. Two endodontists evaluated the 30 images by giving a "yes" or "no" response when determining whether a periapical lesion was present on the radiograph. The study was conducted in two sessions, separated by a 6-wk interval to minimize evaluator recall. Results of the study revealed no statistical difference between the ability of the evaluator to identify periapical bone lesions using conventional radiographs on a viewbox and his ability to interpret the same images transmitted on a monitor screen.

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