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Some dentists embraced the digital world from the outset. As you would expect, there were early adopters who were able to pick up and embrace the technology almost overnight, while others have been a little more cautious to adapt. Change can be a wonderful thing in a practice but with it can often come fear of the change itself, fear of the cost and fear of the learning curve. However, having made the change, nobody tends to look back.

Getting started

Mastering the software can take a little time, but the end result is well worth it. You would expect a greater percentage of case acceptance if you use digital radiography. This technology allows you to 'show and tell' with greater ease and understanding for your patient. You can establish a frame of reference, perhaps showing and explaining normal biologic width on one tooth in relation to the changes that have taken place with periodontal disease on a second tooth with the effect of altering the normal relationship. Every dentist who uses any kind of digital imaging system knows how powerful this tool has become, and you can expect a similar reaction when patients view an enlarged and enhanced image, while they're still in the chair.