DIGITAL X RAYS
Computers are a fixture in everyday life. They also play an important role in our dental office. Besides using computers to track your appointments, treatment details and insurance records, we use them to help capture, store and transmit your dental x-rays.
The dental x-rays produced using the computer are called digital dental x-rays (also called digital images or computerized dental radiographs) and can be displayed, enhanced, and magnified on the computer monitor.
- Digital x-rays are environmentally friendly and produce less than ½ the radiation exposure of conventional x-rays.
- Digital x-rays do not need to be processed, this eliminates the wait time to diagnose x-rays.
- Digital x-rays eliminate the need for film and film processing chemicals that generate biohazardous waste.
Why are dental x-rays needed?
Many diseases of the oral cavity (including the teeth, surrounding tissues and bone) cannot be seen when the dentist examines your mouth. An x-ray examination may help the dentist see:
- Small areas of decay between the teeth or below existing restorations.
- Bone destruction from a tooth infection (e.g., an abscess) or from a cyst.
- Bone loss due to periodontal (gum) disease.
- Developmental abnormalities.
- Some types of tumors.
- Fractured teeth and the effects of trauma.
- the position of unerupted teeth in children and adults
Finding and treating dental problems at an early stage can prevent unnecessary discomfort and help with more serious health problems.As well as save time, money. Digital x-rays may be able to help Dr. Eckermann detect damage and disease not visible during a regular dental exam.
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