PSP
Also written as: PSP — Photostimulable Phosphor Plate
Abbreviation for Photostimulable Phosphor Plate, an indirect digital dental radiographic receptor.
Full Definition
PSP is routinely used in dental radiology literature as the abbreviated form of photostimulable phosphor plate. Editors must ensure it is defined on first use in any document. The abbreviation should not be confused with 'PSP' as used in neurology (progressive supranuclear palsy) or computer gaming contexts. In dental radiology manuscripts, PSP unambiguously denotes the imaging plate technology. Editors reviewing methods sections should verify that PSP is distinguished from direct digital sensors (CCD/CMOS) where comparative studies are described, as the imaging characteristics and dose profiles differ.
Usage
Usage note: Define at first use. In multi-disciplinary documents, include the specialty context to avoid confusion with the neurological abbreviation.
In Context
- "Radiographs were acquired using PSP receptors (Digora Optime, Soredex, Finland) and scanned at a resolution of 14.8 lp/mm." — Materials and methods, radiology journal article
- "The abbreviation PSP appeared in the abstract without expansion; the editor inserted the full term in parentheses at first occurrence." — Journal editorial note