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What are the benefits of digital vs regular dental x-rays?
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Radiation exposure: Digital radiographs expose the patient to a significantly lesser amount of radiation. Due to the very small amount of exposure with any dental radiograph, damaged to your body from the dental x-ray is extremely rare. Digital radiographs can also be processed faster to facilitate treatment.
Answered 8/30/2013
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Safety: Digital radiographs (dental x-rays) expose patients to much less radiation. Some studies say up to 90 % less radiation. Staff members do not have exposure to the caustic chemicals which are present in the older traditional x-rays. Speed is improved from viewing an x-ray in minutes to viewing a digital x-ray in seconds. Digital x-rays have contrast and zoom and are easier to share with patients.
Answered 10/3/2016
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