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What is digital x-rays in dentistry?

Digital x-ray imaging at Far East Dental Clinic – modern, safe, accurate technology
Digital X-ray imaging at Far East Dental Clinic provides accurate dental diagnoses, reducing X-ray exposure by 50-80% compared to traditional film. This modern technology ensures absolute safety!

1. What is digital x-ray technology?

Digital radiography is an advanced diagnostic imaging method that uses digital sensors instead of traditional X-ray film. This technology allows for sharp, clear images of teeth, gums, and jawbone structures, helping dentists detect dental problems accurately and quickly.
Compared to traditional X-ray methods, digital X-rays offer outstanding advantages such as:

  • Reduced X-ray exposure.
  • High-quality images, easily enlarged for detailed observation.
  • Faster procedures, shortening examination time.
  • Better support for dentists in creating more precise treatment plans.

2. Types of digital x-rays in dentistry and their applications

There are two main types of dental X-rays:

  • Intraoral X-rays: Provide detailed images to detect cavities, check tooth development, and assess bone condition.
  • Extraoral X-rays: Used to detect impacted teeth, monitor jawbone development, and examine the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

Additionally, X-rays also support cases such as:

  • Checking the condition of misaligned or impacted wisdom teeth.
  • Assessing bone loss due to periodontitis.
  • Monitoring orthodontic treatment and dental implant procedures.
  • Detecting internal jawbone lesions, tumors, or other pathologies.

3. Advantages and safety of digital x-ray imaging

At Far East Dental Clinic, we understand that safety is always our customers’ top concern. Therefore, we implement measures to minimize X-ray exposure:

  • Using digital sensors and PSP (photostimulable phosphor) plates, which reduce the amount of X-rays by 50-80% compared to traditional film.
  • Applying the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle to minimize exposure to the lowest possible level.
  • Setting up specific modes for children, ensuring appropriate X-ray doses for their age.
  • Performing X-rays with the shortest possible time, minimizing contact time with X-rays.
  • Using lead aprons and thyroid shields, providing the best protection for the patient.
  • Avoiding X-rays during the first trimester of pregnancy (first 3 months), except in urgent cases.
  • Always ensuring reasonable X-ray indications, avoiding overuse and only performing when truly necessary.

4. Commitment of Far East Dental Clinic

At Far East Dental Clinic, we not only invest in modern technology but also prioritize our customers’ safety. Our highly specialized team of dentists will provide thorough consultation before performing X-rays, helping customers feel secure during examination and treatment.

We commit to:

  • Only performing X-rays when absolutely necessary.
  • Ensuring an absolutely safe procedure for all customers.
  • Answering all questions related to X-rays and oral health issues.

If you have any questions about radiation safety or the imaging procedure, our team of dentists is always ready to advise and answer. Contact us today for consultation and to experience international standard dental services!

Far East Dental provides fast and effective treatment services while ensuring you receive the best dental care experience available. Contact us via Facebook inbox or reach out to us directly to book an appointment today!

NHA KHOA VIỄN ĐÔNG | FAR EAST DENTAL

Address: 249 Le Thanh Ton st., Ben Thanh ward, District 1, HCMC, Vietnam

Opening hours: 9:00AM to 7:00PM – Monday to Saturday

Contact: (+84 28) 22 44 8888 / (+84) 925 249 249 (Zalo) / (+84) 968 231 233 (Whatsapp) 

Email: info@fareastdental.com