Re: Are digital x-rays betterthan film?


"Bill" <dentaldoc@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> James E. wrote:
>> I would like to change dentists (a matter of location). I am considering
>> two
>> new dentists, one uses the old-fashioned film-rays, the other one uses
>> the
>> new digital x-rays.
>>
>> I am impressed with the clarity and detail of the digitals. You can even
>> magnify particular areas of interest. The images are much larger than the
>> tiny film x-rays. They are also instantaneous and subject patients to
>> less
>> radiation.
>>
>> Why is not every dentist using the new, digital x-rays? Is this a matter
>> of
>> cost? Are film x-rays obsolete? I wonder about the percentage of dentists
>> that use the digitals. Does anyone know?
>>
>> --
>> James
>
>
>
> Both methods of radiological examination will give a competent dentist
> similar useful diagnostic information.
>
> It would be more productive to choose a dentist based upon factors of
> proven skill and reputation in the community. Your dental health will
> be much more dependent on the skill of the dentist who delivers your
> healthcare than upon the brand or subtype of eqipment used.
>
I agree with the last paragraph fully. However, the dentist can certainly
see more on an image which is two foot wide compared to one that is one inch
wide.


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