DIGITAL X-RAYS - THE RAYS OF THE FUTURE

One of the most exciting new areas of dentistry involves the use of DIGITAL X-RAYS. These new x-rays utilize a high speed computer and allow the x-rays to be taken with 80 to 90 percent less radiation. This dosage is so low that it barely leaves a reading on x-ray sensing equipment.

Not only is the radiation dosage low, but the amount of information that can be gleened from these x-rays is substantially greater. The contrast can be adjusted to improve diagnosis and the x-ray can be colorized. This often shows things not otherwise detectable. This may prevent diseases from progressing much beyond the early stages because of early detection. Precise measurements can be made on the x-rays that are accurate to within 0.2 millimeters ( the size of two or three hairs). The x-rays can also be magnified giving detail and accuracy for the restoration of dental implants that exceeds anything we have had available before.

The greatest advantage is that the cost to the patient for these x-rays is the same as for x-rays on film that your dentist may now be using.

Click here to see an example of an x-ray of a dental implant.

Click here to see an example of an abcessed tooth.