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Comparing Digital and Traditional X-Rays: Patient Impact & Advantages

Explore the impact of digital and traditional x-rays on patients and operators. Learn about advantages and drawbacks, including radiation exposure, comfort levels, and image quality. This research aims to uncover which method is superior and why. Discover firsthand insights from someone who has experienced both types of x-rays.

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Comparing Digital and Traditional X-Rays: Patient Impact & Advantages

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  1. Digital X-rays vs. Traditional X-ray Samantha Amey

  2. Project Proposal • My goal would be research and discuss the pros and cons of digital and traditional x-rays. • How they effect the patient • How they effect whom ever may be taking the x-ray • Does one have more advantages then the other?

  3. Whythis topic? • As I myself have had several X-rays over the years and have noticed the change from Traditional film to digital first hand.

  4. Digital • Digital • Can be magnified • Results are instant • Can be viewed with any device with screen • Film • developed • Cannot be magnified • Can be viewed anywhere with light board VS. Film

  5. Digital • Less radiation exposure • comfortable for patient • Better for planet

  6. Traditional Film • 80% more radiation exposure • Lower resolution • 1 copy of image

  7. Resourceshttp://www.apexfamilydental.com/2012/07/31/digital-x-rays-vs-traditional-x-rays-utah-dentistry/http://inst.nuc.berkeley.edu/NE107/Lectures/XRayAnalogDigital_NE107_Fall10.pdfResourceshttp://www.apexfamilydental.com/2012/07/31/digital-x-rays-vs-traditional-x-rays-utah-dentistry/http://inst.nuc.berkeley.edu/NE107/Lectures/XRayAnalogDigital_NE107_Fall10.pdf

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