X-rays are a crucial diagnostic tool that allows us to see potential
problems below the gum line and other areas we can’t easily see. We have
been using digital x-rays
in our office for several years. Many of our patients have commented
that having a set digital x-rays is more comfortable for them than back
when we had traditional film x-rays. The real advantage to the patient
is that they are exposed to 80% less radiation!
Digital x-rays are more
user friendly, faster to take and develop, and from an environmental
point of view are non-polluting. There are no more messy, harmful
chemicals to get rid of and no more physical film which could ultimately
wind up in a landfill. We have an instant picture of the area we are
examining (therefore, no waiting) and we can send copies of these x-rays
via email, thereby saving duplication time, stamps and envelopes. Best
of all, the image quality is now better than traditional film based
x-rays! Digital films are much clearer and can easily be magnified
instantly on a computer monitor.
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