Articulated Maxillofacial Phantom for Intraoral Imaging The Intraoral Radiograph Evaluation, Testing, and Verification Phantom (PIRATE) is a reference standard for diagnostic radiology of the jaw.
Ideal Tool for Intraoral Imaging
The phantom is designed to assist technical and clinical staff in selecting, monitoring, training, and verifying scan parameters common to intraoral radiologic imaging procedures and other common dental procedures.
The PIRATE Phantom consists of a maxilla, mandible, and a support device. It can be mounted on the included tripod with a ball head fitting for flexible positioning. The maxilla and mandible are articulated to allow a dental technician to place a bitewing film or other intraoral devices with a support and image the phantom.
Equivalent Fabric Technology
The phantom is constructed of proprietary tissue-equivalent materials that mimic reference tissues within 1% linear attenuation for dental x-rays and other dental imaging procedures.
The PIRATE Phantom approximates the average male human jaw in size and structure. The phantom features detailed 3D anthropomorphic anatomy, including bone, maxillary sinus, maxilla, mandible, mandibular nerve, and teeth. The bones contain both cortical and trabecular separation. The teeth include distinct dentin, enamel, root canal, and crown. One tooth includes a fracture, and another includes a cavity.
