Panoramic radiography: digital technology fosters efficiency

Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2011 Nov-Dec:32 Spec No 4:6-8.

Abstract

Panoramic imaging continues to be a clinically popular tool in the diagnosis and assessment of dental patients. Digital technology improves the efficiency of the imaging system, may reduce overall costs and radiation risk, and aids in optimal interpretation of the image.

MeSH terms

  • Analog-Digital Conversion
  • Humans
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement
  • Radiography, Dental, Digital*
  • Radiography, Panoramic / instrumentation*
  • Radiography, Panoramic / methods*
  • Semiconductors
  • X-Ray Intensifying Screens