What are Digital X-Rays?
Digital imaging, or digital radiography, is a valuable diagnostic tool frequently used in dentistry, as well as other disciplines.
It is an innovative technique that uses a computer to efficiently manipulate and store X-ray images. Using this technology provides immediate results, readily available for sharing and discussion with patients and with other medical or dental professionals.
Uses of Digital X-Rays
Since X-rays are always a part of comprehensive preventative and curative dental treatment, digital imaging is especially helpful in this field. As an objective means of delivering visual information, digital imaging assists in:
- Detecting cavities
- Implementing cosmetic treatments such as tooth whitening
- Evaluating results of treatments for plaque and gingivitis
- Measuring for endodontic procedures
- Measuring for surgical implantations
Benefits of Digital Imaging
X-rays have long been considered an important part of dental care. Todays technology enables dentists to use digital X-rays with several advantages over traditional X-rays. These include:
- Immediate diagnostic results
- Reduced radiation exposure
- Electronic storage of data
- High quality image production
While exposure to dental X-rays has generally been considered safe, digital X-rays reduce the patient’s radiation exposure by more than 50 percent.
The accelerated speed of the digital process, in which the need for a darkroom and chemical processing is unnecessary, is especially important during surgical procedures when time is of the essence. When digital X-rays are taken, usable images are available within seconds, rather than minutes.
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