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What are three avantages of a digital X-Ray over flim X-Rays

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Digital x-rays have many advantages over regular (plain film) x-rays including: Immediate viewing of the imaged area with significantly less radiation exposure for the patient. Better visualization of the area due to your doctor being able to digitally enhance the image on the computer screen.

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Advantages of a digital X-Ray over film X-Rays

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  • Digital x-ray uses very less radiation(about 70% less) compared to film x-ray
  • Image processing time is very fast, method is highly accurate, and quality is very high in digital x-rays
  • Digital x-rays can be viewed on an electronic monitor immediately and stored digitally for future reference .
  • The digital x-ray image can be further enhanced by enlarging it
  • Digital x-rays are more environment friendly
  • The chair time and the discomfort the patient may face while imaging is also less in digital x-rays
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