Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry (Aug 2019)
Clinical applications of intraoral camera to increase patient compliance - current perspectives
Abstract
Kalyana-Chakravarthy Pentapati, Hanan SiddiqDepartment of Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, IndiaCorrespondence: Kalyana-Chakravarthy PentapatiDepartment of Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 576104, IndiaTel +91 991 603 6303Email [email protected]: Technological advancements in the field of dentistry have reformed the concept of photography as a powerful medium of expression and communication. It also offers a spectrum of perception, interpretation, and execution. One of the widespread clinical applications of computerization in dentistry today is the intraoral camera (IOC). It helps in the revelation of the hidden and overlooked defects in teeth and other parts of the cavity. Dental world constitutes of microstructures that have to be recorded in a detailed manner to perform patient education, documentation of records and treatment, illustration of lectures, publication and web connectivity of complicated cases. This review emphasizes the significant applications of IOC in dentistry and its possible impact on patient compliance for dental care.Keywords: applications, camera, compliance, dental, diagnosis, intraoral, teledentistry
