Equipment
Intra-oral Radiography
In our oral radiology clinic, intraoral images are captured using dental X-ray units paired with either photostimulable phosphor (PSP) plates or complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) sensors, where PSP plates function as reusable, flexible imaging receptors that store X-ray energy and require a scanning process for digital conversion, while CMOS sensors provide instant, high-resolution digital images with reduced radiation exposure but are more rigid and less adaptable to various oral anatomies.
Extra-oral Radiography
Two-dimensional
In our oral radiology clinic, extraoral images are taken using multiple panoramic X-ray machines for capturing a broad view of the teeth, jaws, and surrounding structures in a single image, and cephalometric X-ray units, which produces lateral or frontal projections of the skull, commonly used in orthodontic assessments to analyze craniofacial relationships and treatment planning.
Three-dimensional - CBCT
In our oral radiology clinic, CBCT scans are acquired using Cone Beam CT machines, with two of the most commonly used commercial brands.
Sirona Orthophos XG 3D
Carestream CS8200 3D
