Digital Radiology (DR) for Dentistry
Dental technology has been developed to make dental X-rays safer and more convenient for both patients and doctors. While dental X-rays release relatively low amounts of radiation and every safeguard is in use to protect patients from unnecessary exposure, some dental patients may still put off dental X-rays for safety reasons. Dental X-rays bring up other issues for patients, including the wait time for film to be developed and environmental concerns. Dentists are addressing these concerns with digital radiology (DR), a high-tech substitute for traditional dental X-rays. Using digital radiology (DR), images are sent to a computer, rather than printed on film, which produces higher quality images with far less radiation. Images produced using digital radiology (DR) can also be manipulated, enhanced and sharpened for better contrast for diagnosis purposes.
The physical process for digital radiology (DR)is actually similar to traditional dental X-rays that use film. With digital radiology (DR), the dentist inserts a sensor into the patient's mouth to capture images of teeth and although it resembles the film used for bitewings and other X-rays, the digital sensor is electronic and connected to a computer. Once the X-ray is taken using digital radiology (DR), the image is projected on a screen for the dentist to view.
There are several benefits to using digital radiology (DR) over traditional film X-rays:
MedWOW features a wide variety of new and used imaging equipment for dentists, including digital radiology (DR) systems and add-ons - giving you a competitive edge, as you provide more accurate and technologically advanced care for your patient population. As MedWOW's huge medical equipment portal attracts more than 12,000 visitors every day, you can easily find what you are looking for using one of several options for searching MedWOW's sophisticated online catalogue, which includes inventories from all over the world.
The physical process for digital radiology (DR)is actually similar to traditional dental X-rays that use film. With digital radiology (DR), the dentist inserts a sensor into the patient's mouth to capture images of teeth and although it resembles the film used for bitewings and other X-rays, the digital sensor is electronic and connected to a computer. Once the X-ray is taken using digital radiology (DR), the image is projected on a screen for the dentist to view.
There are several benefits to using digital radiology (DR) over traditional film X-rays:
- Less Radiation - The equipment used in digital radiology (DR) exposes dental patients to much less radiation. In fact, digital X-rays use up to 90 percent less radiation than film X-rays.
- Shorter Dental Appointments - Digital radiology (DR) can also shorten the length of time of a dental appointment. With digital radiology (DR), the sensor develops the picture almost instantly and projects it onto a computer screen.
- Higher Quality Images - The standard size of traditional X-rays can make viewing difficult, but digital radiology (DR) has improved upon that. Brightness, contrast and color can also be adjusted, allowing the dentist to see small cavities easier. A hard copy of the digital images can also be printed out.
- Transferring Dental Records - Digital radiology (DR) is reducing the expense and time needed to copy files and mail them to another dentist, making it easier to transfer dental records or get a second opinion. As more offices are turning to electronic patient charts, computers may eliminate the need to mail dental records altogether, thanks to digital radiology (DR).
- Environmentally Friendly - Digital radiology (DR) X-rays are better for the environment. With digital radiology (DR), no chemicals are used to develop film.
MedWOW features a wide variety of new and used imaging equipment for dentists, including digital radiology (DR) systems and add-ons - giving you a competitive edge, as you provide more accurate and technologically advanced care for your patient population. As MedWOW's huge medical equipment portal attracts more than 12,000 visitors every day, you can easily find what you are looking for using one of several options for searching MedWOW's sophisticated online catalogue, which includes inventories from all over the world.