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Measuring the Complete-arch Distortion of an Optical Dental Impression
Published on: May 30, 2019
Use of digital photography in the Case orthodontic clinic
J Martin Palomo1, Gary R Wolf, Mark G Hans
1Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA. jmp5@cwru.edu
Abstract:
In 2002, the orthodontic clinic at Case Western Reserve University totally converted to digital photography. We want to share the learning curve during this transition with clinicians planning the same change. A system and a protocol were developed for this transition; they have been in use for over a year. This system allows the handling of digital cameras when there are more clinicians than cameras; it can be applied to various specialties or fields.

