The Evolution of Dental Technology

The Evolution of DENTAL TECHNOLOGY DIGITAL DENTISTRY MILESTONES 1986 1988 The Siemens CEREC system begins using charge-coupled device (CCD) sensors The first CCD intraoral x-ray sensor is released by Trophy Radiology Allow for high-quality digital images of a patient's teeth and jaw Provides clear digital x-rays of the interior of the mouth 1997 1995 Suni releases its first Paul Suni founds Suni Dr. Suni sensor Medical Imaging SUNI MEDICAL IMAGING INC Intraoral sensor designed for maximum patient comfort Dedicated to advancing the world of digital dentistry for better patient comfort and care 2006 Suni products are distributed in 54 countries Superior dental technology now available around the world! 2008 Suni introduces three new technologies Advanced SuniRay CMOS Sensor System Optimized Dr. Suni Plus CCD Sensor SuniCam II Intraoral Digital Camera System System Comfortable and ergonomic for dentist and patient The world's thinnest The only cross-platform sensor on the market Patients can view the screen to understand any dental issues sensor Comfortable, flexible, and easy to use Rounded corners for improved patient comfort 105° angle for better exploration and more accurate diagnoses Allows dentists to deliver efficient and effective dental care Multiple size options ensure comfortable care for patients of all ages Most cameras only have a 90° angle DIGITAL DENTAL TECHNOLOGY BY THE NUMBERS IN 2004 only 11.5% of practicing dentists used digital x-rays instead of film x-rays BY 2007 36.5% of dentists used digital x-rays for bitewing and peripheral imaging 20.3% of dentists used digital x-rays for panoramic imaging IN 2009 69% of dental practices with computers in the operatory had a digital intraoral camera TODAY about 50% of digital x-ray sensors in the U.S. are based on Suni designs Infographic Provided By: Şuni MEDICAL IMAGING INC www.sunidigitalimaging.com SOURCES: http://www.suni.com/usa/company/background.aspx http://www.suni.com/usa/products/DrSuniPlus_intraoral_sensors.aspx http://www.suni.com/usa/products/intraoral_camera.aspx http://www.suni.com/usa/products/SuniRay_intraoral_sensors.aspx D://www.dentalcare.com/en-US/dental-education/continu- http: ing-education/ce367/ce367.aspx?ModuleName=coursecontent&PartID=0&SectionID=-1 http://www.dentalaegis.com/id/2011/06/a-perspective-on-digital-radiography http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/suni-spin-off-to-ex- pand-market-share-in-digital-radiography-74604812.html