The use of digital radiography should certainly be considered the standard of care in diagnostics for today's modern dental practices. In my opinion, the minimized radiation exposure to the patient, exclusion of chemical processing, and speed of image acquisition have made the use of traditional film obsolete.
Dental practitioners who use wired sensors often experience significant difficulty in obtaining diagnostically adequate views of necessary anatomy and pathoses, particularly for patients with mandibular or palatal tori and in areas of impacted third molars. In these situations, as well as for many other indications, PSP plates are capable of capturing high-quality, anatomically complete radiographic images. The thinner profile, flexibility, and larger active surface area of PSP plates facilitate better positioning and improve patient comfort during the diagnostic stage of the examination.
I have been a proponent of PSP plate technology since my purchase of the Air Techniques ScanX Classic View in 2006. In 2013, I upgraded to the faster ScanX Swift. Air Techniques' newest model is the ScanX Swift View 2.0, which combines speed, AI automation, and an interactive touch screen. Thanks to the ScanX Swift View 2.0's standalone mode, clinicians can even store and view images right on the device, independent of the practice's network status.
I have been extremely impressed by the ability of the thin and flexible Air Techniques ScanX IDX PSP plates to enable the visualization of long root apices, bony areas well beyond these apices where pathoses may exist, and even deep posterior areas for third molars. My patients have been reassured by my diagnostic capabilities, without experiencing discomfort, and my bottom line reflects the confidence that they have placed in me. I consider the Air Techniques ScanX IDX PSP plates to be a partner in the success of my practice.
James G. Kouzoukian, DDS
Private Practice
Forest Hills, New York
Key Takeaways
1. Radiography using PSP plates is a high-quality digital modality.
2. PSP imaging results in less radiation exposure to patients.
3. ScanX IDX PSP plates are thinner and more flexible than wired digital sensors, which makes them more comfortable when placed in patients' mouths, especially when used for third molar imaging and when tori are present.
4. The entire surface area of ScanX IDX PSP plates is active, so they are able to capture approximately 40% more anatomy than comparably sized wired sensors.
Manufacturer Information
Air Techniques, Inc.
airtechniques.com
800-247-8324
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