Reaserch Notes...

During the convention I collected some brochures on digital xrays from different brands. As I go through the brochures I collected some information on what each brand had to offer.


What are digital X-Ray?
digital x-rays allow for visual enhancements that expand the detail for the dental staff and patients. Also, because the pictures are digital, there is no time spent waiting to develop films, and the radiation levels are 90% less than traditional x-rays.


Different Digital X-Ray Brands
Dexis
- 1994 – Dexis sensor is developed in technical collaboration with Lockheed Martin, the leading US aerospace manufacturer.
- 1995 – Dexis Digital X-ray System launches in Germany.
- 1996 – Introduction of the industry’s first hot-swappable, external PC capture card, heralding a new era of X-ray portability and affordability.
- 1997 – FDA approves Dexis to be able to distribute its revolutionary laptop X-ray solution in the US dental market.
- 1998 – Introduction of the first intelligent ClearVu image tools to assist doctors with diagnosing their patients. ClearVu causes software to enhanced any differences in contrast which makes decay jump off the screen.
- 2000 – Dexis launches its Total Image Management solution, incorporating digital radiography, film scanning, video imaging and report-writing tools.
- 2002 – introduction o f Dexis 5.0, both Endodontists and Periodontists have digital radiography solutions tailored to their specific needs.
- Traditional X-ray film was the patient diagnosis standard in dentistry for most of the 20th century.
- Digital Radiography offers substantial patient benefits over film for many doctors.
- Dentists want to diagnose from images that are at least equivalent to traditional film.
- Scan all the film-based X-rays, capture your intra-oral photography, create professional patient reports.
- Many doctors start with a simple laptop solution, while others opt for a fully interfaced network, linked to their practice management system.

Reason for using Digital X-ay rather then film X-ray.
- Lack of intra-oral comfort is the complaint expressed by many patients about films. Dexis created a single Perfect Size sensor. Its features contain 4 rounded corners, moderate profile and seamless casing. No sharp edges.
- Most patients prefer to avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation whenever possible. Digital Radiography reduces radiation when compared to X-ray exposed with traditional film.
- X-ray film process is time consuming. Digital Radiography dramatically reduces the total time needed to expose, process and mount the series.
- Film is too small and cannot be enlarged. Digital images are virtually instantaneous, readily scalable and can be enhanced and manipulated. Large images can improve patient interaction and co-discovery with the doctors.
- Digital X-ray are easier to learn and inexpensive. Many doctors spend money on film, chemicals, mounts and labor each month if they go to the traditional X-ray films.

Lightyear Direct
- Premier Diagnostics Module – Dental imaging to the highest power.
o Provides highest level of digital x-ray image enhancement and presentation tolls in dentistry.
o HyperClear – uses adaptive filtering to provide greater contrast for tooth or bone.
o Contoura – transforms radiographs into remarkable 3-D images for astounding clarity. The 3-d Contoura image makes it easier to identify caries, abscesses and other dimensional pathologies.
o TimeView – allows you to view current and prior x-rays of the same area to reveal and compare changes in specific pathology over time. Being able to compare current and previous x-rays can enable patients to more readily understand the progression of their dental problems.
- SpeedVision Digital X-Ray System – The Next Generation of Digital X-Ray
o Faster workflow → capture x-rays, search for patient records, enhance images and perform specific operation.
o Great image qualities.
• X-Detect – takes original image, analyzes every pixel and sharpens the image to reveal slightest detail.
• PerfectRay – automatically corrects under or over exposed images, reductin the need for time-consuming re-takes.
- Digital Panoramic X-ray
o Panoramic x-ray can enable you to identify a wider range of conditions, to better serve your patients.

Planmeca
- Planmeca Proline X-rays
o Series of panoramic X-rays standards for high-quality, practical and user-friendly extraoral dental X-ray units.