Digital radiographic imaging: is the dental practice ready?
Digital radiographic imaging is slowly, but surely, replacing film-based imaging. It has many advantages over traditional imaging, but the technology also has some drawbacks. The author presents an overview of the types of digital image receptors available, image enhancement software and the range of costs for the new technology. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS. The expenses associated with converting to digital radiographic imaging are considerable. The purpose of this article is to provide the clinician with an overview of digital radiographic imaging technology so that he or she can be an informed consumer when evaluating the numerous digital systems in the marketplace.
Parks
Edwin T
ET
Diagnostic Sciences, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Room S110B, 1121 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, USA. edparks@iupui.edu
D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D044962:Data Compression; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D011215:Practice Management, Dental; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D019252:Radiography, Dental, Digital / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000639:trends*; D012984:Software / Q000191:economics; D013674:Technology, Dental; D014963:X-Ray Intensifying Screens