Digital Dental x ray is one of the newest techniques around .The digital radiography provides better dental care and more accurate diagnosis as compared to dental x-rays. The process of digitally capturing an image is much faster, safer and more comfortable to the patients compared to the other techniques. Digital dental x ray shows the dental professionals many things that are not visible by just looking into the mouth. Hence dental x-rays have become an essential part for a thorough dental treatment.
How does digital dental x -Ray work

• A small sensor is placed in the mouth. This sensor is then connected to a computer by a thin wire.

• An x ray beam is sent through the teeth and into the sensor that records the image of the teeth and sends it to the computer.

• The sensor can be repositioned to photograph other sections of teeth.

Why Digital Dental x Rays are better than normal dental x rays

• The digital dental x ray is more sensitive than normal dental x ray film system, so exposure is cut to 80%.

• The large color enhanced image enables the patient to see what his dentist is seeing, so it’s easier for the patient to understand the course of treatment.

• Patient education through explanation of images on screen.

• Digital image only takes about 20 seconds to appear on the monitor.

• Dental check ups take less time and its fun to watch this system working.

• Used photochemical and films are non- polluting environment as in normal dental x-rays.

• Images on the computer screen can be enlarged and specific findings can be better illustrated and discussed with patient before and after treatment.

Why Digital Dental x ray is done The Digital Dental X Ray helps the dentist to –

• Determine the existence of an abscess. Determine the presence of unusually shaped roots.

• To find hidden decay.

• Locate the presence of cysts.

• Determine the presence of tumors.

• Study primary teeth.

• Determine condition of root canal filled teeth.

• Determine the amount of bone destruction in gum disease.

• Determine the condition of deep restoration.

• Determine the presence of foreign objects.

• Determine the presence of dental fracture.

• Determine sinus condition.

• Digital dental x rays are also done as follow up after dental treatment.

• To plan treatment of teeth that is not properly aligned.