2D Digital X-Rays
What are 2D digital x-rays?
2D digital dental X-rays are flat, electronic images of your teeth, roots, jawbones, and surrounding facial structures that replace traditional chemical film with digital sensors. They emit up to 80% to 90% less radiation than older film methods and project high-resolution pictures.
C-Dental has full service imaging centers that offer 2D digital X-Rays. Our technicians are experts in all conventional X-Ray procedures.
Fully customized surveys are available. Contact one of our imaging centers to set up your custom survey.
What To Expect During The Visit
Preparation: Patients will remove metal objects like eyeglasses, jewelry, or removable dental appliances. The technician will place a protective lead apron or thyroid collar over your chest and lap.
Intraoral X-Rays: For bitewings and periapicals, a small, smooth plate (smaller than a matchbook) is gently placed inside patient's mouth. Patient may feel a slight, brief pressure or awkwardness, especially near the back of the mouth.
Panograph X-Rays: For a panoramic X-ray, patient will stand or sit with their chin resting on a small support and bite gently on a sterile bite-blocker while the machine arcs around you for 12 to 20 seconds.
Cephalometric X-Rays: Patient will stand or sit upright inside the machine. The technician will gently position their head using a mechanical holder called a cephalostat. Smooth plastic ear posts will be moved into the openings of their ears to stabilize your head and keep it perfectly straight during the exposure.