X-ray tube and receiver inside mouth

摘要

A method and a device for low x-ray radiation dosage while taking x-ray images of a patient's teeth is disclosed. The method includes use of an x-ray source and receiver positioned at least partially inside the patient's mouth. The device includes an x-ray source and receiver attached together by a bite holder and configured to both be disposed at least partially inside the patient's mouth across a tooth while taking x-ray images of a patient's tooth.

主权项

1. A method of taking x-rays of a patient's tooth, the method comprising:
a. placing an x-ray emission portion of an x-ray source on one side of the tooth inside of a mouth of the patient and an x-ray image receiving portion of an x-ray receiver on an opposite side of the tooth inside the mouth, wherein:
i. the source or the receiver is between a cheek or lip of the mouth and the tooth; andii. the other of the source or the receiver is on an opposite side of the tooth; and b. emitting x-rays from the source through the tooth and onto the receiver.