New Era of Intra Oral Sensor Industry

Dental x-rays are commonly referred to as x-rays. Dentists use x-rays for many reasons: to find hidden dental structures, malignant or benign lumps, bone loss, and cavities. An x-ray image is formed by a controlled burst of x-radiation that penetrates the oral structures at different levels, based on different anatomical densities, before hitting the film or sensor. The teeth appear lighter because less radiation penetrates them to reach the film. Tooth decay, infections, and other changes in bone density and periodontal ligament appear darker because X-rays easily penetrate these less dense structures. Dental restorations (fillings, crowns) may appear lighter or darker, depending on the density of the material.

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Some of the key players of Intra Oral Sensor Industry:

Dentsply Sirona, Envista, Vatech, Planmeca, Carestream, Midmark, Acteon, Owandy, MyRay, DentiMax, ImageWorks, Handy

The dose of x-ray radiation received by a dental patient is generally low (about 0.150 mSv for a full set of mouths, according to the American Dental Association website), which is equivalent to a few days of exposure to background environmental radiation. , or similar to the dose received on an airplane flight across the country (concentrated in a short burst aimed at a small area). Accidental exposure is further reduced by the use of lead protection, a lead apron, sometimes with a lead thyroid collar. Technician exposure is reduced when exiting the room, or behind suitable protective material, when the x-ray source is activated.

After the photographic film has been exposed to x-rays, it must be developed, traditionally using a process where the film is exposed to a series of chemicals in a dark room, as films are sensitive to normal light. This can be time consuming, and incorrect exposures or errors in the development process may require rework, exposing the patient to additional radiation. Digital X-rays, which replace film with an electronic sensor, solve some of these problems and are increasingly used in dentistry as technology evolves. They may require less radiation and are processed much faster than conventional x-ray films, often instantly visible on a computer. However, digital sensors are extremely expensive and have always had poor resolution, although this is much improved in modern sensors.