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This article will guide you through the set up and daily use of the Digital Radiography. We also have a video series discussing this topic if you prefer a more visual style of learning.
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Layout Box Name: The name of this particular box in the Layout.
Image Number: This number identifies the order in which images are added to the layout. 1 would indicate the first image will go into this box, 2 being the second, and so on. You can also set a range so multiple images can go into this particular box.
Preset: The Preset is a particular configuration of post-processing that is applied to the image. By setting a Preset here, this box will automatically apply the preset to the image in this box.
Presets will be covered in the "U - Use Any Post Processing Tools" section of this article.Stamp: This selection will add an annotation clarifying whether this box is for the left side or the right side. You can choose Right, Left, or None.
Tooth Numbers: This field indicates which teeth this box should relate to.
Image Type: This selection allows you to assign an Image Type to the image in this box. Image Types can be found, and added or deleted in the "Images by Type" node.
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This tab allows you to set a Default Layout and Presets for your visits. You can also import and export Layouts and Presets here. More importantly, you can configure an Auto-Import folder here (covered in Setting the next section “Setting Up an Auto-Import FolderFolder”)
Image Tab
This tab allows you to set the default configuration for tools and annotations, as well as calibrating the measurement units for integrated devices.
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The crux of the DR Ability is the CAPTURE Workflow, which stands for...
We'll cover each step of the workflow.
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Selecting a Layout is required. Please refer to the section on Shared Layouts and Creating a New Layout earlier in this guide for more information on Layouts.
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Radiation: The ideal radiation to shoot for is 7 milliamps, 70 kilovolts, 16 pulse (time). Radiation should also be decreased depending on the image to be taken. For images of children, or for anterior teeth on adults, there should be a 30% decrease in radiation compared to an adult posterior image. This may be adjustable on the radiation source. If the radiation source is not adjustable, positioning can be used to decrease radiation. For example, repositioning the radiation source back three inches would decrease the radiation 30%.
Positioning: Positioning is extremely important in the quality of x-rays. The radiation source should be as perpendicularly positioned with the sensor as possible. Incorrectly positioning the sensor can create inconsistent exposure across an image. For instance, the area between the teeth should be consistently dark from one side of the image to the other. If one side of the image appears to be lighter than the other, this indicates a problem with positioning.
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Take the Images
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There are three main ways to take or add images to a visit: through an integrated device, via an import folder, or manually. Each of these methods will require that the device and any necessary drivers are installed per the manufacture's instructions.
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Once you've pulled your images into your layout, the next step is to use post-processing to adjust the images to your needs. We'll cover the basics here, but more information will be available in "Use Post-Processing Tools" article.
Image Editing Window
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On the left side of the Image Editing Window, you'll find your Tool Selector. This has a variety of tools that can be used to manipulate or annotate the image. By hovering your mouse over the various tools, a tooltip will appear with the name of that tool. You can find a complete list of the tools and their function in the Use Post Processing Tools article.
The Adjustment Palette can be found on the right side of the window. This contains your presets, which are previously configured filters that can be applied with a single click of the "Apply" button. To add Presets, click the Green Plus.
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Once you've completed applying filters and presets, now it's a good time to take a moment to review the layout to ensure everything is correct. If you find a need to adjust the layout you're working in, you can use the Layout drop down menu in the middle of the Visit Window to switch to that layout.
You can also edit the layout by right clicking on any layout box and selecting "Edit Layout". This will take you to the Layouts Node with that layout selected, so you can make changes there.
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