Radiography, Dental, Digital

Synonym(s) - Digital Dental Radiography - Direct Digital Dental Radiography - Digital Dental Radiography - Dental Radiovisiography - Digora

Definition: A fast, low-dose digital imaging system using a small intraoral sensor instead of radiographic film, an intensifying screen and a charge-coupled device. It has the potential for reduced patient exposure and minimal distortion, although resolution and latitude are inferior to standard dental radiography. A receiver is placed in the mouth, routing the signals to a computer which images the signals on a screen or on paper. This includes scanning from X-ray film or any other detector. (From MEDLINE abstracts; personal communication from Dr Charles Berthold, NIDR)

Generic term(s)

• Diagnosis
• Diagnostic techniques and procedures
• Diagnostic imaging
• Photography
• Image enhancement
• Radiographic image enhancement
• Radiography, Dental, Digital