Digital radiography
The visual clinical examination is not enough to check the condition of your teeth. Digital radiography can detect cavities in places that are not easily visible to the naked eye, but also other diseases such as abscesses or cysts located under the roots or inside the gums. It reveals the shape of the roots, the state of the jawbone, and in children, it allows to observe the position of the teeth. Here are some other great benefits of using these:
- Reduced rate of radiation exposure compared to traditional x-rays.
- Instant result so less waiting for the customer.
- Environmental protection by eliminating toxic solutions from the traditional development process, because the chemical waste that comes from film development is completely eliminated.
- Reduced delays by emailing x-rays to insurance companies, dentists and other healthcare professionals.
- The image reworked by computer in terms of contrast and brightness allows better control and often avoids having to repeat a less clear x-ray. These allow us to store the images taken in your computerized client file.
There are different types of x-rays
- Bitewing X-rays: These can detect cavities in places that are not easily visible to the naked eye.
- Periapical x-rays: they isolate a group of teeth and allow the entire tooth to be seen, from the root to the crown in order to see cavities and bone or gingival infections to detect abscesses or cysts
- Panoramic X-ray (panorex): it allows you to see the entire upper and lower jaw with the teeth. The panorex allows us to see the position of the wisdom teeth and to diagnose any bone abnormality. In children, it allows you to observe the position of future teeth.
- Cephalometric radiography: it is used to see the skull and jaws, it is used mainly in neuromuscular treatment and orthodontics.
