Dental Digital Imaging at Marcus Black D.D.S.

What is Dental Digital Imaging?

We use dental digital imaging not only to detect, diagnose, and discuss oral health issues, but we also use it as a tool to aid in the creation and completion of our beautiful smile makeovers. Throughout the makeover process, we use digital photography to communicate with you and our ceramists in order to ensure that you receive the smile of your dreams. We also take lots of before and after photos of the work we do. Viewing before and after photos can help you understand the quality of work we offer as well as the excellent results we strive to provide to our patients.

Benefits of Dental Digital Imaging

So what is the difference when using dental digital imaging? Are there benefits that come from using these images instead of traditional x rays? There are several benefits that patients and dentists can experience when using the dental digital imaging Rogers AR offers. These include:

• Quality of images- First and foremost, the quality of the images are higher than those of radiographic films. Because dental digital imaging uses over 250 different shades of gray, it becomes easier to read the images. This allows dentists to identify problems with teeth like diseases quicker than before.
• Environment- Dental digital imaging is safer for the environment because it reduces the use of harmful materials. This includes lead foil, silver salts, processing solutions, and radiographic film.
• Safety- Because of new technology, these images reduces the amount of time a patient experiences exposure to radiation. This is because the images require less exposure because of its level of sensitivity.
• Experience- The new sensors that this type of imaging uses are more sensitive, which means less time taking the image. The technology also allows the images to be on a computer screen, making a conversation with the patient easier and more manageable. Overall, the patient spends less time in the office but tends to leave with more information and a better understanding of their oral health.