13 Dental imaging
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 |
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