Question

Treatment acceptance in the dental office has come a long way due to diagnostic radiographic technology. The use of fast speed film and digital radiography are some reasons for this. Describe how fast film works to benefit the patient, the dental radiographer, and the dental office. Also describe how a dental patient would feel with the use of fast film over traditional speed and do you think this would make you more comfortable in having radiographs taken-therefore aiding in identifying your treatment needs?

Answer 1

Fast film and digital radiography has many advantages over conventional films. This include better contrast enhancement and post processing capabilities in a short period of time. Therefore the digital radiography provides resource 4 times faster than the conventional ones. The dental patient would feel more comfortable and satisfied with their dentist while using digital radiography as it reduces their treatment time and cost and also increases there recovery time post any dental procedure.