Dental imaging

13 Dental imaging

Dental imaging systems

Many dental surgeries are still using film and chemical processing but there is a slow change to digital imaging. There are currently two systems available for digital imaging in dental departments

Dental sensors

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Fig. 13.1 Dental – Intra oral sensor.

 Structure

Digital sensor with a waterproof cover
Disposable cover
Directly connected to a computer with a cable

When the patient is radiographed

Image on sensor goes directly to computer screen
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Feb 26, 2016 | Posted by in GENERAL RADIOLOGY | Comments Off on Dental imaging

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