Modern radiology ensures that equipment used in specialized dental offices emits a negligible amount of radiation, making it safe even for pregnant women. Nevertheless, digital radiography is increasingly becoming the standard in the field.

A study published by the NIH, the U.S. government’s medical research agency, shows that 90% of dentists in Belgium use digital imaging techniques.

Radiography performed using the most modern procedures allows images to be viewed on a computer monitor and even magnified for a more detailed and precise analysis. For patients, the greatest advantage of digital radiography is that the entire procedure takes no longer than five minutes. As technology advances, aligning dentistry with the latest trends is both a logical consequence and a natural necessity.

Digital radiographs represent the newest technology in dentistry, successfully replacing traditional X-rays while offering greater safety. For example, two digital Bitewing X-rays, recommended by a dentist for diagnosing a dental condition, expose the patient to five times less radiation than what they would encounter in one day from the natural environment.

Thus, a patient is exposed to 70–80% less radiation than in the natural environment.

Digital dental X-rays are also safe for children, as numerous protective devices ensure the child’s long-term health. The amount of radiation a child is exposed to during a digital X-ray is extremely low compared to other natural sources, such as environmental exposure, soil minerals, or cosmic radiation.

A study by Harvard University confirms that a panoramic X-ray contains less radiation than a full day of exposure to the ambient environment.

Every treatment plan and its associated procedures are conducted under the close supervision of a dentist. To ensure minimal radiation exposure and a highly comfortable experience for the patient, digital radiology is predominantly used.

Digital Radiology – Including 2D X-rays

Computerized radiographs allow much better visualization of details in the oral cavity, benefiting both the dentist and the patient.

Advantages of digital radiology include the low level of emitted radiation (without affecting image quality), reduced time needed to obtain results, and the ability to transfer images quickly.

A panoramic X-ray provides a view of the entire oral cavity. The process takes approximately one minute, with radiation exposure time ranging between 8 and 20 seconds.