A technical report on the hamular technique for radiographing maxillary anterior teeth using a digital sensor

ConclusionPreliminary results showed that while the HT images were magnified, lighter, and less sharp that the VAT, they were diagnosable for caries. In all the HT images presented in this technical report, there was less distortion than comparable techniques. Notably, one HT periapical radiograph of a maxillary lateral implant showed virtually no distortion, suggesting that a nearly parallel projection was achieved using the technique. While further research is needed, this report shows that the HT has the potential to produce minimally distorted digital radiographs of anterior teeth in patients where the sensor cannot adequately fit into the palatal vault.

Source: Oral Radiology - August 11, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research