Pediatric Dentistry Los Gatos CA - Dental Office Los Gatos

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Pediatric Dentistry Los Gatos CA Dr. Negari
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Dental radiographs or x-rays are an important
part of a complete dental exam. A complete set of
18 x-rays for adults and 10 x-rays for children
are usually taken at the initial dental exam.
Thereafter 6-8 x-rays called checkup x-rays are
taken every 6 -12 months depending on the
individual needs. X-rays are essential diagnostic
tools for finding hidden interproximal cavities,
cysts, tumors, impacted wisdom teeth, determining
eruption times of permanent teeth by the extent
of root formation and presence of supernumerary
teeth (extra teeth). Digital Radiography, offers
some positive advantages over typical film
X-rays. The most remarkable is the reduction of
radiation exposure, by as much as 80, which
makes dental X-ray taking safer and minimizes
concerns about radiation exposure.
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You should know that 2 dental x-rays deliver
5,600 times less radiation to an unborn child
than an upper GI series, 80 times less radiation
than a chest x-ray, and 4 times less radiation
than a normal day of background radiation playing
in the sun. Dental x-rays are necessary and both
safe and effective. Digital imaging has been
used by the medical community to make diagnostic
information more accessible and more valuable. It
is now available for dental offices. These dental
x-rays are taken using electronic sensors that
send the image directly to a computer. This image
is displayed on a LCD monitor, can be enlarged,
and can help the patient visualize and understand
the doctors treatment recommendations more
easily. It also faciliates the doctors
diagnostic ability in zooming in and enlarging
a specific area of the x-ray. The digital image
only takes 10-15 seconds to appear on the
monitor. A side benefit is that digital X-ray is
also environmentally friendly. The sensors used
do not contain lead foil, like conventional
dental film, that needs to be recycled or
disposed of as hazardous waste. Also, there are
no chemicals or water involved in generating an
image, reducing pollution and water consumption.
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Digital X-ray generates pictures that are
diagnostically equivalent to film based images.
Many image enhancement tools allow many viewing
options. They allow zooming, brightness and
contrast control, reversing, colorization, and
other features that can be used to assist the
dentist in diagnosing dental problems. The images
also can be transmitted electronically for either
insurance purposes or to another doctor involved
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