The Nomad is a new hand-held intra-oral X-ray system which is a practical and high-tech device according to Clark Dental. The device has appeared on the US TV-show CSI: New York and was used during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. It weighs less than 4 kg and is cordless for portability, can produce 100+ exposures from one of two rechargeable batteries that are included, is compatible with digital sensors and traditional X-ray film and has a simple control panel for improved accessibility.
Reader response number 62
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Hand held X-ray device. Br Dent J 205, 681 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2008.1116
Published:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2008.1116