Phosphor Plate X-Rays

The great advantage of modern digital radiology is that it allows patients to be exposed to only about one-third of the radiation of traditional methods while maintaining high image quality, thanks to the greater sensitivity of phosphor plates.
The image, acquired digitally through the scanning of the plates, is transmitted to the computer and displayed in real time in a format that can fill the entire screen, allowing the clinician to examine the tooth structure in minute detail.

To detect cavities and other issues in a single tooth, when it is sufficient to investigate the surrounding bone levels, two-dimensional digital intraoral radiography is ideal—especially because it is immediately available and easily archived.

For diagnostics, especially in orthodontics, we also have the option to perform a panoramic X-ray (orthopantomography), always in digital format, and a cephalometric X-ray, which provides a two-dimensional projection of the entire skull, both frontal and lateral. This view highlights the skeletal aspects related to chewing function, which need to be examined to determine whether targeted orthodontic interventions are necessary.

In addition to reducing emissions and protecting the health of patients and staff, it should not be forgotten that digital radiography eliminates the use of highly toxic liquids required for developing and fixing traditional films, providing a small contribution to environmental protection.

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