Our Technology
Digital Radiography (X-Rays) - At North Pointe Dental, we utilize digital X-Rays 100% of the time and have been for over 5 years. This technology not only allows our doctors and specialists to have more information for diagnostic needs, our patients are exposed to 75% less radiation than traditional x-rays. We can quickly and easily compare your most recent images to those taken months or years ago to spot changes in your dental health. The table below compares dental x-rays to those used in other medical treatments. The average person in the US is exposed to about 360 mrem per year just from background sources. Background radiation comes from outer space, the earth, natural materials (including natural foods), and even other people. It would take 20 full series of x rays to equal the amount of radiation the average citizen picks up from background sources each year.
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Dental radiographs exposure:
Bitewings (4 films) Full-mouth series (about 19 films) Panorex (panoramic jaw film) |
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0.038 0.150 0.019 |
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Medical radiographs exposure:
Lower GI series Upper GI series Chest |
4.060 2.440 0.080 |
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| Average radiation per person from outer space In Denver, CO (per year) | 0.510 |
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| Average radiation per person in the U.S. from Natural sources (per year) | 3.000 |
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