The concept of “safety” counts two-fold in X-ray diagnostics: the safety of the diagnosis and radiation safety.

MORITA's cone-beam computed tomography is based on the ALARA principle, which allows for the lowest possible radiation exposure combined with satisfactory image quality. From both a clinical and ethical perspective, it is advantageous for dentists to ensure that their patients incur the lowest possible radiation exposure. Various organizations have issued standards in this regard.  For more information, see the article below:

http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/MedicalImaging/MedicalX-Rays/ucm315011.htm

The following functions allow for reduced exposure to radiation, and thus help to protect patients by exposing them to the lowest possible amount of radiation:

• Dose reduction program
• Fast orbiting times
• Segmented panoramic and cephalometric imaging
• Image layer adjustment

View specific dose information for MORITA 3D units here.