Digital Cameras and Orthodontics: An Overview

From Volume 26, Issue 4, May 1999 | Pages 144-149

Authors

I. Hutchinson

BDS, FDS RCS (Ed.)

Registrar in Orthodontics, Department of Orthodontics, Bristol Dental Hospital

Articles by I. Hutchinson

A.J. Ireland

PhD, MSc, BDS, FDS, MOrth RCS(Eng.)

Consultant in Orthodontics, Department of Orthodontics, Bath Royal United Hospital

Articles by A.J. Ireland

C.D. Stephens

OBE, MDS, FDS, MOrth RCS

Professor in Orthodontics, Department of Orthodontics, Bristol Dental Hospital

Articles by C.D. Stephens

Abstract

The need to record clinical images, for use in documenting treatments, patient education, patient contracting, referral letters and sharing information with colleagues, is increasing. This article reviews the advantages and disadvantages of 35 mm and digital photography.

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