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What Is the Carestream RVG Digital X-Ray System?
Carestream RVG is a digital X-ray system used to image an individual tooth or a small area inside the mouth. A digital sensor placed in the mouth captures the image, which is transferred directly to a computer.
While panoramic X-rays provide an overview of the mouth and jaws, RVG allows a smaller area to be examined in detail. It can support clinical assessment of tooth roots, root canals, areas between teeth and the surrounding bone.
The image appears on screen shortly after capture, allowing the dentist to review the area in detail and incorporate the findings into treatment planning.
Carestream RVG at DentLotus
At DentLotus, we use Carestream RVG when a particular tooth or area needs detailed radiographic assessment.
A digital sensor placed inside the mouth captures the area of interest. Reviewing the image digitally helps the dentist assess the tooth, root and surrounding tissues alongside the clinical examination.
Where needed, RVG can also be used to review different stages of treatment and its results. Imaging a specific area can be particularly useful in endodontic and restorative care.
Key Features of Carestream RVG
Targeted Imaging
Allows radiographic assessment of an individual tooth or a small area.
Digital Images
Transfers the captured radiograph directly to a digital format for on-screen review.
Detailed Assessment
Supports assessment of structures such as tooth roots and surrounding tissues that cannot be seen directly during examination.
Treatment Monitoring
Supports targeted radiographic checks at different stages of treatment where needed.
How RVG Supports Your Treatment
Some dental assessments require a detailed view of one tooth or a small area. RVG provides digital imaging for these targeted assessments.
It can be used to assess roots and root canals during endodontic treatment, examine specific areas during restorative care and review surrounding bone during periodontal assessment.
On-screen review helps the dentist interpret radiographic findings alongside the clinical examination and, where helpful, explain the findings more clearly to you.
Where Is RVG Used?
Carestream RVG can support diagnosis and monitoring across treatments that require detailed imaging of a particular tooth or area.
What Happens During RVG Imaging?
RVG imaging involves a few short stages, from identifying the area to capturing the digital image and reviewing it with the dentist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Carestream RVG Questions Answered
What Is RVG?
RVG is a digital imaging system that uses a sensor placed inside the mouth to capture an X-ray of an individual tooth or a small area.
How Does RVG Differ from a Panoramic X-Ray?
A panoramic X-ray provides an overview of the teeth and jaws, while RVG is used to examine a smaller area in detail. The two methods can complement each other depending on clinical needs.
Why Is RVG Used During Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatment may require assessment of the roots, root canals and surrounding tissues. RVG supports radiographic checks of these areas at different stages of treatment.
Can RVG Help Detect Tooth Decay?
Radiographs can help identify some areas of decay, particularly where clinical examination is difficult. The dentist considers the image alongside the clinical examination to make a diagnosis.
Is an RVG X-Ray Painful?
Taking the X-ray is not a painful procedure. The digital sensor does need to be held in position inside your mouth briefly during imaging.
Does RVG Use Radiation?
Yes. RVG uses X-rays to create radiographic images. Your dentist therefore determines whether imaging is needed and how often, based on clinical requirements.
Our Treatments
Treatments Supported by Carestream RVG
Carestream RVG supports diagnosis, planning and monitoring across dental treatments that require targeted radiographic assessment.