Radiography, Dental, Digital

**Definition:** A rapid, low-dose, digital imaging system using a small intraoral sensor instead of radiographic film, an intensifying screen, and a charge-coupled device. It presents the possibility of reduced patient exposure and minimal distortion, although resolution and latitude are inferior to standard dental radiography. A receiver is placed in the mouth, routing signals to a computer which images the signals on a screen or in print. It includes digitizing from x-ray film or any other detector. (From MEDLINE abstracts; personal communication from Dr. Charles Berthold, NIDR)

**Tree numbers:** - E01.370.350.600.350.700.690 - E01.370.350.700.700.690 - E01.370.350.700.720.720 - E06.342.764.716

**Synonyms:** - Dental Digital Radiography - Digital Radiography, Dental