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phosphor plate

phos·phor plate

the coated plate used in place of a radiographic film cassette in a computed radiography system.
See also: selenium plate, amorphous silicon.
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phos·phor plate

(fosfŏr plāt)
Coated plate used in place of a radiographic film cassette in a computed radiography system.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the accuracy of NewTom 9000 [cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT)], Accu-I-Tomo [limited CBTC (LCBCT)] and Digora Optime [storage phosphor plate (SPP)] imaging systems in assessing the depths of defects with different shapes and sizes on the proximal surfaces of teeth.
Currently, there are two different types of X-ray detectors for direct digital image acquisition: the charge-coupled device (CCD) and the X-ray storage phosphor plate. Most commercially available digital systems are CCD systems, and the image is displayed almost immediately on a computer monitor after exposure of the sensor.
The Artist Series modules feature an LED array within a mixing chamber below a separated phosphor plate. A separated phosphor technology is made possible by keeping the phosphor cold.
The x-rays passing through the patient are collected by a phosphor plate and directly sent to a computer.
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