Which digital imaging technique provides immediate radiographic results?

Digital radiography is the correct answer because it utilizes electronic sensors to capture images instantly, allowing for immediate processing and viewing of the radiographic results. This technology streamlines the workflow in dental practices, as it eliminates the need for chemical processing or film development, which are time-consuming and contribute to delays in obtaining images.

With digital radiography, images are available for viewing on a computer screen almost instantly after exposure, enabling dentists to make timely diagnostic decisions and improve patient care. Additionally, the high-quality images can easily be enhanced or manipulated on a computer, providing clearer visuals for diagnosis.

In contrast, film radiography and conventional radiography require physical film processing that takes additional time before images can be viewed. Computed radiography, while faster than traditional film methods, still requires a separate step of scanning a phosphor plate to convert the image to a digital format before it can be viewed, thus not providing the same level of immediacy as digital radiography.