Making an early diagnosis in any field of health care can be vital in administering the correct treatment early and the world of dentistry is no different. For a long time, x-rays have been invaluable in making a quick diagnosis in the mouth. They can reveal all manner of evils such as bone loss and decay, but also monitor older and ongoing treatments and symptoms like fillings, cosmetic work, crowns and teeth growth. Now however, x-rays have made an even greater leap forward- they have gone digital in the city of Leeds. Old methods of x-rays took film images that could take time to develop and were cumbersome to store. Digital has changed that, although the general principle of ‘getting a shot, hasn’t. It’s only once the image has been taken that digital really comes into its own. The image is fed into a computer and transferred onto a screen immediately. This can then be subjected to 3-D imaging and colour coding if required, and a precise diagnosis can be made on the spot. Of course, this then can be stored on the computer and even be used in conjunction with old x-rays. What this means for the patient is that treatment can begin straight away and nip any problems in the bud!
Among the many advances in dentistry one of the most stunning has been the advent of digital Xrays. When examining teeth, diagnosing any problems and then formulating a solution it is vital that dentists have an efficient way of visualising the mouth. By increasing the speed and accuracy of these processes treatment can be offered in a fraction of the time previously used.
A dental practice in Leeds Central has invested in the latest equipment so that it can offer cutting edge treatments to its patients. The technology used in dentistry has developed to a point where dentists can offer improved treatments in a fraction of the time that old treatments required. The end result is far more polished and authentic looking. One new technology that has revolutionised dentistry is digital imaging.
Digital x-rays are the latest advancement in what has proven to be one of mankind’s greatest discoveries. The x-ray made possible medical treatments that could only have barely been conceived of prior to its discovery, and the latest developments in technology are opening up doors for further astonishing treatment.
Many forms of dental surgery involve the dentist having an accurate three-dimensional image of the patient’s teeth and gums. In the past this involved making several dental moulds and using them in tandem with conventional x-ray. These would take several days to develop and cast and increased waiting times for all appointments and treatments for all patients.
In the past, to build up an accurate 3D impression of a patient’s mouth, a dentist would have to take several time-consuming and uncomfortable dental moulds, as well as more conventional x-rays. These x-rays would need to be processed in the traditional way, which would also take a few more days. All of this added to treatment time and the number of appointments required by the patient.
