A single x-ray that can help you visualize all the teeth, the gum health, the bone health, the joints and the surrounding bones – that is an OPG. This diagnostic procedure helps in minimizing the radiation exposure to the patient and also cuts down on the cost. Moreover it has been helpful in unearthing hidden health problems that could manifest later as serious diseases.
Digital technology has changed theway we look at the world. And for dentists - it's changing the way we look at X- rays! With this digital X- rays technology , we can reduce the radiation up to 70% comparing to the conventional X - rays film technique. This elminantes film processing and get radiograph results instantly on computer monitor. Once X - ray image is stored in a computers' database and saved in a patient's computer file. If a copy is desired , a print - out or electronic mail can transfer the image. That's the great advantage to digital X - rays
With the radiology department in house, the patient does not have to worry about making a second trip to the radiologist for x-rays.
The intra-oral x-rays are taken using RVG. It provides high-definition, digital imaging at reduced cost with less radiation to the patient and a typical scan time of only 20 seconds. The computer controlled software delivers quick & easy reconstruction of critical anatomical information typically in less than 1 minute. |