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.
In the world of dentistry digital x-rays create images of the patients teeth that are sent straight to a computer. This cuts down the hours or even days developing time that slowed down treatment in the past. The dentist now has access to immediate three-dimensional images of the patient’s teeth, which can be stored in the patient’s files on the hard drive.
These images can also be used to form part of new treatments called ceramic reconstructions. This is the process of creating incredibly accurate fillings, crowns and veneers in a matter of minutes that was only made possible by the introduction of digital x-rays. The dentist can use the image to design a microscopically accurate ceramic inlay or crown adjusting the size to fit the image before instructing a computer-guided mill to sculpt the ceramic to shape. This technology is rapidly becoming standard in dentists all over the UK because of the incredible level of treatment on offer. Leeds dentists are using digital x-rays in treatments which represent the future of dentistry and thanks to the digital x-ray we can only imagine the possibilities.
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