Similar to traditional X-ray systems, digital radiography allows dentists to detect decay, bone loss and root canal help. For a digital X-ray examination, the dentist places the sensor on the tooth and looks like a piece of film. The process is a little faster than a traditional X-ray system, so the patient's radiation exposure is reduced.
Once the picture is taken, the dentist can adjust the contrast and brightness to optimize the diagnosis and even find the smallest attenuation area. Another benefit of digital radiography is the elimination of chemicals handling films. Reducing the time to develop photos can eliminate treatment interruptions.
