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To mimic clinical conditions, a rubber dam was used in 2 layers. Exposure was performed using 2 different protocols: Protocol 1: 0.080\u2009s exposure time, 65\u2009kV, 7\u2009mA, and Protocol 2: 0.160\u2009s exposure time, 65\u2009kV, 7\u2009mA. For each thickness and protocol, 47 measurements were taken (n\u2009=\u200947). Radiographic images were exported in TIFF and analysed using ImageJ software. The region of interest (ROI) was determined, and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR), Michelson, and Weber contrast values were obtained. One-way ANOVA, post hoc Tukey, and intra-class correlation were used for statistical analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>No statistical difference was detected for Protocol 1 between rubber dam thicknesses in SNR, CNR, Michelson, and Weber contrasts (P\u2009&amp;gt;\u2009.05). For protocol 2 (longer exposure time), heavy and medium thickness had lower SNR and CNR values than the thin one (P\u2009&amp;lt;\u2009.05). Michelson and Weber contrasts were statistically changed in different thicknesses of rubber dam (P\u2009&amp;lt;\u2009.05). ICC values were good and excellent.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The thick rubber dam reduced SNR and CNR values; likewise, Michelson and Weber contrasts were changed, which pointed a reduced image quality and negatively affected object visibility. 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