Digital radiographs enable the dentist or the dental hygienist to look inside the tooth. The x-ray image immediately appears on a computer screen to enable both the patient and the dentist to review immediately. These images can be enlarged to increase visibility of problem areas.
The digital radiographic technology is significantly safer to you, the patient, and to the environment. The old method of x-rays technology emitted up to 90% more radiation. To put this in perspective for you: six (6) digital X-ray images of teeth can be taken for the same amount of radiation exposure it takes to process one (1) piece of conventional dental X-ray film.
Digital X-rays do not require harmful toxic chemicals for film development and eliminate the use of plastic film packets. This is a tremendous environmental benefit. This means the employees, the patients and the environment are not exposed to harmful chemicals and reduction in the amount of disposables.
- Reduced Radiation: digital X-rays emit up to 90% less radiation
- Environmental benefits: no toxic chemicals to expose employees to or to dispose of
- Immediate availability: images are instantly available to discuss with patient or electronically share with other specialists or insurance companies