Digital radiographs offer a number of conveniences as compared to traditional radiographs. First, they can be viewed directly after being taken, so there is less time. Digital films can also be lightened or darkened to help view areas of decay, fracture, bone loss or calculus on teeth. This allows for a more accurate diagnosis. Also, digital radiographs use less radiation than traditional films. This is because the radiographs have intensifiers that amplify the radiation delivered. Finally, digital radiographs have less maintenance as compared to traditional films. We no longer need chemicals to process the films or charts to store them in, which helps reduce our use of disposable waste.