Dental X-ray image detecting apparatus and adaptor for same
US6030119A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 29, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/512
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An X-ray detecting element detects an image produced by X-ray irradiation. An apparatus case capable of being inserted into a mouth has an X-ray irradiation face having different dimensions in two directions perpendicular to each other, and houses the X-ray detecting element. A cable is connected to the apparatus case to transmit a signal from the X-ray detecting element to the outside of the apparatus case. The cable is drawn out from the apparatus case in a direction which is parallel with the X-ray irradiation face and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the X-ray irradiation face. According to this configuration, the cable does not obstruct the imaging operation in a course of imaging teeth in a mouth, particularly a molar portion. Therefore, an imaging operation can be easily conducted without giving the subject an unpleasant feeling.
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