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A Standardized Approach to Extra-Oral and Intra-Oral Digital Photography

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Technique for Orthodontic Clinical Photographs Using a Smartphone.

Al Imran Shahrul^1,2, Nabilla Shukor², Noraina Hafizan Norman²

¹Centre for Family Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia.

International Journal of Dentistry

|February 1, 2022

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High-quality orthodontic clinical photos are now possible with smartphones. This article details the technique for capturing these essential images using mobile devices.

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Orthodontics
Medical Imaging

Background:

Smartphone camera technology has significantly advanced.
High-quality clinical photography is crucial in orthodontics.
Existing methods may be less accessible or portable.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a technique for capturing orthodontic clinical photographs using a smartphone.
To enable orthodontists to utilize readily available technology for documentation.

Main Methods:

Utilizing a modern smartphone camera.
Employing specific techniques for framing, lighting, and focus.
Standardizing image capture for diagnostic purposes.

Main Results:

Demonstration of a reproducible technique for smartphone orthodontic photography.
Achieving high-quality clinical images suitable for orthodontic assessment.
Validation of smartphone utility in orthodontic documentation.

Conclusions:

Smartphones offer a viable and accessible tool for orthodontic clinical photography.
The described technique facilitates high-quality image capture for orthodontic practice.
Mobile technology integration enhances orthodontic documentation efficiency.