Dental X-ray

A dental X-ray machine uses a controlled beam of radiation to capture images of a patient's teeth, bones, and surrounding oral tissues for diagnostic purposes, like detecting cavities or bone loss. It consists of a tube head (generating X-rays from a filament and tungsten target), an extension arm, and a control panel for adjusting settings. An X-ray receptor—either traditional film or a digital sensor—captures the image after the beam passes through the patient's mouth.