Introducing digital radiography in the dental office: an overview.

نویسنده

  • C Grace Petrikowski
چکیده

Digital radiography is gaining in popularity and many dentists are considering changing from a film-based system to this new technology. Dentists must clearly define their objectives for adopting digital radiography and be aware of the problems that may be encountered with this equipment, so that they can make an informed purchasing decision. This article provides an overview of digital radiographic equipment, experiences users have had with this technology and factors to consider when deciding to purchase a DR system.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal

دوره 71 9  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2005