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Veterinary Dental X-rays or Veterinary Dental Radiography is one of the basic diagnostic tools in veterinary dentistry and is used to capture the internal anatomy of the teeth, the roots and the bone that surrounds the roots.

Many healthcare organisations are now setting trends with the advanced veterinery digital dental X-ray imaging systems that are significantly responsible for reducing radiation exposure for the patient and also the veterinary staff present during the procedure.

Dental X-ray Imaging process:

Small radiographic films or digital sensors are placed inside the patient’s mouth, to provide quality view of individual teeth or sections of the jaws compared with standard-sized veterinary radiographs. Dental X-Rays require the patient anesthetized or sedated. The veterinarian or veterinary dental specialist will recommend “full-mouth radiographs”, based on the initial visual diagnosis. It is common for a patient referred for one specific problem to full-mouth radiographs are also significant in establishing a base-line for future comparison.

Uses and Benefits:

Veterinary digital dental x-ray can reveal hidden tooth decays, tooth abscess, cysts or tumors; extra tooth growth; and also help determine the condition of dental fillings, tooth crowns, dental bridges and root canals. Not only that, the veterinary dental x-ray sensor also reveal bone loss from gum diseases, locate tarter buildup, foreign bodies within the gum or bone, and see if there is enough bone for the placement of dental implants.

Veterinary Digital Dental X-ray

The latest technology offering, Digital Radiography (DR) or (DX) is a filmless X-ray image capture. The images are electronically and directly sent to a computer where they can be stored on the computer or printed out. The advantages of DR over film include immediate image preview and availability, a wider dynamic range which makes it more forgiving for over- and under-exposure as well as the ability to apply special image processing techniques that enhance overall display of the image. The largest motivator for healthcare facilities to adopt DR is its potential to reduce costs associated with processing, managing and storing films. Typically there are two variants of digital image capture devices. These devices include Flat Panel detectors (FPDs), and High Density Line Scan Solid State detectors.

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