The Main Difference Between X-ray And Digital Radiography (DR)

The main difference between X-ray and digital radiography (DR) is that X-rays use film to capture images, while DR uses an electronic sensor to capture images digitally: 

X-rays

Use film to capture images, which are then chemically processed and developed in a darkroom. X-rays emit more radiation than digital X-rays and require the creation of hard copies that must be stored securely. 

DR

Uses an X-ray sensitive flat panel detector to capture images digitally. The detector converts X-ray energy into an electrical signal, which is then processed and displayed on a computer screen. DR images are available immediately for viewing and can be easily manipulated. 

DR has several advantages over X-rays, including:

Reduced radiation exposure: DR significantly reduces the amount of radiation a patient is exposed to. 

Image quality: DR images are sharper and more accurate than X-ray images. 

Image manipulation: DR images can be easily manipulated.