Digital dental radiology

We have the best equipment for dental radiography that allows us to obtain a complex digital image on your teeth in just 9 seconds and with little radiation.

Due to the sensors of the device (sensitive to the photons of X radiations) the image quality and resolution will be superior to the conventional film, allowing digital processing (increase or inspection of the image). Thus, our doctors can see important details of teeth and adjacent structures, elements that are impossible to be analyzed with traditional media.

The device can also be used on pregnant women due to the 80% reduction in radiation. In addition, the process lasts 1 minute and no prior preparation or appointment is required. No chemicals are used for development.

Benefits:

• Much lower radiation dose

  The research in the field shows a radiation reduction of up to 80% when using a digital sensor compared to the use of a radiological film. This is due to the properties of the sensor, making it more sensitive to the X radiation photons.

• The ability to process the image

  The digital radiological images can be processed to obtain important details of teeth and adjacent structures.

• Ecologic

  No chemicals are used for development.

• Superior image quality obtained

  Most digital sensors currently on the market have a far superior image resolution as compared to the conventional film. This means that on the digital radiographs the doctor can identify information that would not have been visible on a conventional film.

• Time saving

  The exposure time is 9 seconds. No appointment is necessary. The whole process takes 5 minutes.

At Dr. Leahu Dental Clinics, in just a few seconds we made a dental cone beam computed tomography (CT), using a low dose of radiation.

Dental cone beam CT offers a large volume of information and subtle details that simply cannot be obtained by any X-ray. This type of special x-ray they are recommended in endodontics treatment or in any surgical procedure like removing a tooth, gum surgery, and getting dental implants.

Dental cone beam CT is necessary to evaluate the quality and quantity of bone so that a proper treatment plan can be offered. Evaluation of alveolar bone is very important for dental implant treatment planning.

In our dental clinics, a dental CT is included in the standard protocol of treatments with dental implants.

The benefits of dental CT:

• Fast-track examination

  The procedure should take between 20 and 40 seconds and it’s not necessary an appointment.

• Low rate of radiation
• Provides clear and high quality images