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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.
For more information on image positioning and the relationship between final quality and the Digital Radiography device, please see the Contextual Guide to Post-Processing.
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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