X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Dental panoramic
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-19
2011-04-19
Kiknadze, Irakli (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Dental panoramic
C378S037000, C378S062000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07929661
ABSTRACT:
A radiographic X-ray apparatus is equipped with multiple devices for the acquisition of anatomical data, in particular cameras. These devices are used to facilitate and automate the imaging process, providing: before exposure the automated identification of the specific anatomical features of the patient and the optimized presetting of the exposure technique factors and projection geometry, tailored on the actual anatomy of the patient; during exposure the optimized X-ray dose modulation, either automatically or selected by the operator, in order to correctly expose the various regions of interest, and accordingly impart reduced dose to other body parts, according to the actual anatomy of the patient and imaging requirements; after exposure the possibility to complement the radiographic image with additional information about the internal and external anatomy, providing valuable tools for the medical analysis and diagnosis.
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Borghese Nunzio Alberto
Frosio Iuri
Nanni Eros
Rinaldi Gerardo
Rotondo Giuseppe
CEFLA S.C.
Kiknadze Irakli
St. Onge Steward Johnston & Reens LLC
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