Exploring The Benefits Of Digital X-Rays
The importance of X-rays in the positioning and fitting of dental implants in Richmond can’t be denied, but let’s face it, X-rays in their natural form are somewhat antiquated. After all, when was the last time you took a photograph using film? Probably a long time ago. Nowadays, the digital age is truly upon us and one advancement that’s helped dentistry is the invention of the digital X-ray. So what are it’s benefits?
Reduced exposure from radiation
Radiation exposure from standard modern X-rays is already relatively low but a digital X-ray reduces this even further by up to 90%. This means far less risk to any patient with on-gong health concerns or for those who are frequently exposed to them.
Greater image quality
The quality of an image on a digital X-ray is far clearer and crisper than on a standard film X-ray. As such it allows a dental surgeon to view your teeth and the surrounding area in far greater detail. This means that for anyone undertaking a dental implant in Richmond they can rest assured knowing that it will aid better and more accurate implant placement. The dentist can also adjust the brightness and contrast on a viewable screen which can also be enlarged. This gives him a real close up of the area and therefore a better all-round picture.
Improved networking for patient care
Perhaps the real beauty of a digital X-ray lies in the fact that it can easily and quickly be downloaded and printed off. This means it can be rapidly shared within other departments or sectors to speed up treatments and aid patient care. Hard-copies can be printed off on demand, but the ability to send a virtual copy via PC is just one click of the mouse away. In other words, it’s both quick, simple and effective.
There are plenty more advantages to digital X-rays and probably too many to mention in this one post. However, because of the enhancement in technology it now means that dentists, doctors and other care professionals can treat problems quicker and more accurately, and that is definitely something to shout about!
If you want to find out more about how digital imaging and X-rays can aid the success of your dental implants in Richmond, then contact Sheen Dental on 020 8876 5277. Alternatively, visit our website at www.sheendentalimplants.co.uk and book yourself a free, no-obligation consultation.