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Published on: July 22, 2022
The Value of Clinical Photographs in the Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries
Ehsan N Azadani1, Phillip C Barras2, Jin Peng3
1Assistant Professor, Division of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, and Department of Dentistry, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Abstract:
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the perceived value of clinical photographs for traumatic dental injuries (TDIs). Methods: A survey was sent to members of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). The survey collected respondents' responses to case-based questions with and without photographs, and opinions about the value of photography for TDI. Results: A total of 496 respondents (5.8 percent response) completed the survey. Overall, no significant difference in correct answers was observed between cases with and without a photograph (P=0.09). The majority of respondents (82.2 percent) agreed that photographs should be taken for the management of TDIs, with 88.7 percent stating that the photographs aided in the diagnosis of TDIs. The majority of respondents acknowledged the time-saving (80.9 percent) and legal importance (77.0 percent) of photographs. Conclusion: Photographs should be taken in the management of traumatic dental injuries when possible for history and documentation purposes.
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