BASIC PROBLEMS IN PHOSPHOR STORAGE PLATE SYSTEMS

Conventional film-based radiology used in dentistry has been replaced with digital radiology with the rapid advances in computer technology. charged-coupled-device, complementary metal oxide semiconducter and storage phosphor plates are the sensors used in digital radiology. the phosphor storage plates are cordless and similar with conventional films, compa- tible with existing intraoral positioning devices and are low cost in comparison to the other digital sensors. therefore, phosphor storage plates are the preferred sensors while transition to digital radiology. however, as like all systems it is very natural for problems and errors to occur in phosphor storage plate systems. in this study the basic problems in phosphor storage plates are discussed under the topics of number of radiographs, protective barriers, infection control, reversed images, delay in processing time, processing procedure, utilization time and viewing conditions. our aim was review the problems, their causes and solutions in phosphor storage plates and help the users to utilize this systems more comfortably and consciously.