Image adjustments on digital panoramic radiographs using Adobe Photoshop CS3 software

Resumo

: 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.