| 摘要 |
<p>A portable and preferably hand-held X-ray generator (10) for use in intraoral and other X-ray applications, and a new process of dental image acquisition which utilizes a novel receptor holder (24) physically linked to the lightweight, portable generator (10), and a unique, articulating arm (104) and cradle (108) which allows one generator (10) to be used in multiple operatories. The system's generator has a reduced X-ray output and much smaller focal spot area than conventional dental X-ray generators, which reduces the X-ray output and the overall patient X-ray burden. The smaller focal spot also allows for improved resolution in the final image.</p> |
