FAQs ON RVG
1) Will exposure time affect the image quality?
Exposure timing should be adjusted for different areas of the mouth and the image quality depends. For example, upper teeth require longer exposure than lower set. Front teeth require shorter exposure time while molars require longer exposure.
2) Why do sensors get triggered by itself?
Mostly, this is caused by damaged cables. Sensor cables can be damaged over a period when subjected to extreme bending and stretching. Sensor cable which are not fully plugged in to the USB docking station also could be a reason. Ensure the cable is connected properly to the port on the USB docking station before using.
3) Error message “USB Box can’t be initialized” received while attempting to capture X-ray images.
It often shows when communications cannot be established between the USB bus and the USB docking station. Please ensure that the driver is properly installed. If the issue persists, remove the USB cable and reconnect after rebooting the system.
4) Advantages of Intraoral Digital Imaging
- Image quality: When compared to the radiographic film which has only 16-25 shades of grey, digital imaging uses up to 256 shades of grey and this, allows for better detection of the disease. The color of the image can also be changed to highlight anatomic features, adjust sharpness and brightness and measure morphology. Original image copies are recommended to be stored on the computer or network server.
- Saves time: Time taken to expose radiation on the sensor to viewing the digital images has reduced. This digital imaging helps the doctor to educate their patients with the images displayed on the screen instead of a view box.
- Ensures patients’ comfort and safety: Less exposure time ensures lesser radiation to patients. Exposure time reduced with radiographic film to digital PSP sensors to solid state sensors.
- No chemicals/environmental friendly: Digital imaging brought total elimination of radiographic supplies and reduced hazardous waste materials such as lead foil and silver salts.
5) Is imaging software compatible on both computer and phone?
Digital radiographic imaging software can be easily installed in your systems as well as in your smartphones. Imaging software makes it easy for you to explore the 3D images while you can focus on making an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. The user-friendly features of the imaging software help you customize your toolbar, keeping only those features that you use- making it cleaner, simpler and all your own. Depending on your needs, some digital x-ray imaging software may fit your unique practice better than others.
6) How 2D & 3D extraoral digital imaging helps the dentist?
There are many panoramic and cephalometric digital imaging systems available. By expanding the focal trough and narrowing collimation, panoramic digital imaging technology now allows better anterior image quality. The latest advances in Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) made a magnificent leap in three-dimensional digital images. Just as two-dimensional digital systems provide detailed panoramic and cephalometric images, 3D also provides enhanced images of the specific region which need treatment. When compared to the intraoral digital imaging, extraoral digital imaging cause less radiation exposure on the patient. 3D digital imaging helps the dentists with pre, working and post imaging diagnoses. With reduced radiation, less equipment and supplies purchasing in the future and better grey scale resolution are the beneficial to the dentists. Also, digital imaging systems are reliable, consistent and provide more radiographic options to diagnose disease, anomalies and other conditions.