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BATISTA, Sérgio Soares et al. Image adjustments on digital panoramic radiographs using Adobe Photoshop CS3 software. RSBO (Online) [online]. 2013, vol.10, n.4, pp. 193-401. ISSN 1984-5685.

Introduction: Favourable manipulation of images may be the greatest advantage of the digital radiographic compared to the conventional film. The current development of the cost-benefit of intra- and extraoral digital technology, besides the increase of computerized practices has turned the digital image into a superior alternative to conventional radiographs, in several aspects. Objective: To demonstrate image adjustments on digital panoramic radiographs using Adobe Photoshop CS3 ( Creative Suite 3) software in order to enhance digital images. Case reports: Digital treatment was conducted in two different cases using two filters available in Adobe Photoshop CS3: Smart Sharpen and Unsharp-Mask. Both filters improve overall image quality. In the second case, after brightness and contrast adjustments, it was possible to have a detailed visualization of radiopaque and radiolucent areas. Conclusion: The application of brightness and contrast adjustments and filters are feasible methods in order to achieve diagnostic precision.

Palavras-chave : digital radiograph; panoramic radiograph; diagnosis..