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Digital X-Ray.
DIGITAL X-RAY
Digital X-ray is available to dentists in several
different modalities. A review of the features of each is necessary
to determine which are appropriate for the individual office.
Our staff is trained on each of the following options so that
they can assist you in purchasing, installing and implementing
the technology right for your office.
INTRAORAL DIGITAL X-RAY SENSOR TECHNOLOGY
The sensor replaces the standard X-ray film in
the holder (i.e. RINN). It is activated by the wall X-ray and
transmits the digital data via wire to a computer for display
(5-20 seconds) on a computer monitor. Software enables a complex
manipulation of the image to facilitate diagnosis. It is compatible
with virtually all available direct sensors and offers better
tools and higher resolution than the software offered by the original
manufacturer.
PANORAMIC PHOSPHOR PLATE DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY
The reusable phosphor plate is "daylight
loaded" into a standard panoramic film cassette and exposed
just like film. It is then scanned (3-4minutes) by a special scanner
to "digitize" the image. The resulting digital panoramic
can now be used for sophisticated diagnosis via the software tools.
Digital images are excellent tools for team (dentist, orthodontist,
oral surgeon) treatment planning. This technology is relatively
low in cost and is well suited to the normal dental office.
PANORAMIC DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY
Digital panorex technology replaces the standard
film holder with a CCD Array. The X-ray head performs as in the
same manner as a film unit. The image is received directly into
the computer software and displayed in seconds. From that point
it has the same benefits as the Phosphor plate system. This technology
is significantly higher in cost but offers much higher processing
speeds for the large office or specialist office.
All of these technologies offer the following
benefits:
- Dramatically enhanced diagnostic capability
- Co-discovery patient participation for professional
treatment plan presentations
- Easy records copy or transmission (email) to
specialists, insurance companies etc.
- Records storage and security (backed up in
case of fire etc.)
- No environmental impact (no waste or chemicals)
- Enhanced profitability due to substantially
reduced labor and materials
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