Digital X-rays for patients from London at Umbrella Smiles

X-rays have been around for well over a hundred years, but a recent development has made a significant difference to the world of dentistry. Digital X-rays have an array of benefits and are becoming increasingly commonplace in surgeries across the UK.

What is the difference between X-rays and digital X-rays?

Digital X-rays use special sensors, rather than photographic film. The images are captured using a digital image device, rather than film, which is used for traditional X-rays. This means that images are taken quicker and are more accurate. Digital X-rays are able to transmit images via multimedia systems, meaning that dentists can store and share information and X-ray images more easily. Digital X-rays also produce less radiation, meaning that they are safer and more environmentally friendly.

What are the advantages of digital X-rays?

The major advantage of digital X-rays being used by dentists for patients from London is that they produce less radiation. A digital X-ray generates around 80-90 percent less radiation that a traditional X-ray, which reduces the risk of health problems, puts peoples’ minds at rest and is less harmful to the environment. Digital X-ray machines also produce images much quicker than traditional machines (an image can be generated in less than 5 seconds) and the images can be sent immediately via multimedia systems.

Digital X-rays are also beneficial for oral health. As the images are more detailed and accurate, this enables dentists to identify early warning signs of oral health problems caused by changes in the structure of the bone tissue or teeth, which means conditions can be treated earlier or even prevented.

Digital X-rays also enable dentists to preview the images, which means they can use only the ones they need, which saves processing rolls of films, which can be expensive.

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| February 22, 2012 at 9:43 am | No comment

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