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Novel Paraflash-Softbox Setups for Standardized Anterior and Posterior Intraoral Photography

Year 2023, Volume: 7 Issue: 3, 105 - 114, 26.12.2023
https://doi.org/10.29228/erd.53

Abstract

Objective: The main limitation of intraoral dental photography is the standardization of the repetitive dental images. The parameters affecting the standardization can be divided into 3 groups such as; parameters related to the camera settings, parameters related to the flashlight, and parameters related to the shooting position. The parameters related to the camera settings are exposure [the combination of the lens aperture (f-stop) and the shutter speed], the sensitivity of the media (ISO), and white balance (WB), which may affect the brightness, sharpness, and depth of field of the dental image. The parameters related to the illumination are the power output of the light source, softboxes/diffusers, the distance of the light source, and the distance and angulation between the dual flashlights. The parameters related to the shooting position are the position of the dental unit and the clinician/camera which define the working distance. Among these, the clinician should standardize as many parameters as he/she can to provide accurate and precise repetitive intraoral dental images. This paper suggests two novel paraflash/softbox setups to provide the standardized intraoral photography of both anterior/posterior teeth and the occlusal surfaces at the same time, clinically.
Clinical Technique: The positions of dental unit and head support should be fixed. The first setup involves 3 paraflashes/softboxes fixed vertically and horizontally above the dental unit symmetrically at 45° of inclination. Two are positioned for introvert angulation and one should be placed right above the dental unit between the other two with a slight inclination towards the patient’s head. The second setup involves only 2 paraflashes/softboxes fixed vertically at 45° of inclination above the dental unit and with the ability of horizontally re-positioning easily. Through these setups, the clinician can take both anterior and posterior repetitive intraoral dental photographs by minimizing the major parameters related to the camera settings, illumination, and shooting position.

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  • Korkut B. Anterior estetikte rezin kompozit restorasyonlar In: Kulak Özkan Y, Aslan U. Diş Hekimliğinde Kullanılan Fotoğraf Ekipmanları ve Kullanım Teknikleri (2022), Quintessence Publishing International, p: 98-114.
  • Korkut B, Dokumacigil G, Murat N, Atali PY, Tarcin B, Gocmen GB. Effect of polymerization on the color of resin composites. Oper Dent. 2022;47(5):514-526.
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  • Snow SR. Assessing and achieving accuracy in digital dental photography. J California Dent Assoc. 2009;37(3):185-191.
  • Terry DA, Snow SR, McLaren EA. Contemporary dental photography: selection and application. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2008;29(8):432-436, 438, 440-442.

Anterior ve Posterior Standardize İntraoral Fotoğraflama için Yeni Paraflaş/Softbox Düzeneği

Year 2023, Volume: 7 Issue: 3, 105 - 114, 26.12.2023
https://doi.org/10.29228/erd.53

Abstract

Amaç: Ağız içi dental fotoğrafçılıkta ana limitasyon tekrarlayan fotoğraflardaki standardizasyonun sağlanmasıdır. Standardizasyonu etkileyen parametreler temel olarak üç grupta incelenebilir. Bunlar kamera ayarları ile ilgili parametreler, flaş ışıkları ile ilgili parametrele ve çekim pozisyonu ile ilgili parametrelerdir. Kamera ayarları ile ilgili olanlar dental fotoğrafın alan deriniğini, keskinliğini ve aydınlığını etkileyebilen pozlama (objektif açıklığı ve deklanşör hızının birleşimi), ortam hassasiyeti (ISO) ve beyaz dengesi (WB) olarak sayılabilir. Flaş ışıkları ile ilgili olanlar ışık kaynağının çıkış gücü, softbox veya yansıtıcılar ve dual ışık kaynaklarının uzaklığı ve açılanmasıdır. Çekim pozisyonu ile ilgili olanlar ise çalışma uzaklığını belirleyen dental koltuğun ve klinisyenin/kameranın pozisyonudur. Tekraralayan intraoral dental fotoğraflarda kesin ve doğru çekimler için klinisyen bahsi geçen birçok parametreyi standardize ederek çekim yapmalıdır. Bu yayın anterior/posterior dişler ve okluzal yüzeylerden standardize intraoral fotoğraflar çekilebilmesi için iki yeni klinik paraflaş/softbox düzeneği önermektedir.
Klinik Teknik: Dental koltuk ve tetiyer pozisyonları sabitlenmiş olmalıdır. İlk düzenek dental koltuk üzerinde dikey ve yatay olarak 45° açı ile simetrik şekilde konumlandırılmış 3 adet paraflaş/softbox içermektedir. Flaşlardan iki tanesi içe doğru açılandırılmış şekilde ve bir tanesi koltuğun tam üzerinde, iki simetrik flaşın tam ortasında ve hasta başına hafifçe açılandırılmış olarak konumlandırılmaktadır. İkinci düzenek dental koltuk üzerinde dikey olarak 45° açı ile konumlandırılmış yalnızca iki adet paraflaş/softbox içermektedir. Bu düzenekteki iki flaş yatay düzlemde açıları değiştirilmeden kolayca yeniden pozisyonlandırılabilmektedir. Bu yeni düzenekler sayesinde klinisyen tekrar eden anterior ve posterior intraoral fotoğrafları kamera ayarları, aydınlatma ve çekim pozisyonları ile ilgili parametreleri minimalize ederek çekebilecektir.

References

  • Ahmad I. Digital dental photography. Part 6: camera settings. British Dent J. 2009;207(2):63-69.
  • Ahmad I. Standardization for Dental Photography-PART 2. J Cosmet Dent. 2020;36(3):44-63.
  • Bertl K, Bertl MH, Gotfredsen K, Heimel P, Lettner S, Bertl W, Stavropoulos A. Reproducibility of intraoral photography for pink and white tissue assessment—Is it worth the hassle?. J Prosthodont Res. 2019;63(4):404-410.
  • Desai V, Bumb D. Digital dental photography: a contemporary revolution. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2013;6(3):193-196.
  • Galdino GM, Vogel JE, Vander Kolk CA. Standardizing digital photography: it's not all in the eye of the beholder. Plastic Recons Surg. 2001;108(5):1334-1344. Beholder. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 108(5):p 1334-1344, October 2001.
  • Hardan L, Bourgi R, Cuevas-Suárez CE, Lukomska-Szymanska M, Monjarás-Ávila AJ, Zarow M, Haikel Y. Novel trends in dental color match using different shade selection methods: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Mater. 2022;15(2):468.
  • Jackson TH, Kirk CJ, Phillips C, Koroluk LD. Diagnostic accuracy of intraoral photographic orthodontic records. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2019;31(1):64-71.
  • Korkut B. Anterior estetikte rezin kompozit restorasyonlar In: Kulak Özkan Y, Aslan U. Diş Hekimliğinde Kullanılan Fotoğraf Ekipmanları ve Kullanım Teknikleri (2022), Quintessence Publishing International, p: 98-114.
  • Korkut B, Dokumacigil G, Murat N, Atali PY, Tarcin B, Gocmen GB. Effect of polymerization on the color of resin composites. Oper Dent. 2022;47(5):514-526.
  • McLaren EA, Terry DA. Photography in dentistry. J California Dent Assoc. 2001;29(10):735-741.
  • Moussa C, Hardan L, Kassis C, Bourgi R, Devoto W, Jorquera G, Lukomska-Szymanska M. Accuracy of Dental Photography: Professional vs. Smartphone’s Camera. BioMed Research International, 2021;3910291:1-7.
  • Signori C, Collares K, Cumerlato CB, Correa MB, Opdam NJ, Cenci MS. Validation of assessment of intraoral digital photography for evaluation of dental restorations in clinical research. J Dent. 2018;71:54-60.
  • Snow SR. Dental photography systems: required features for equipment selection. Compen Contin Edu Dent 2005;26(5):309-310.
  • Snow SR. Assessing and achieving accuracy in digital dental photography. J California Dent Assoc. 2009;37(3):185-191.
  • Terry DA, Snow SR, McLaren EA. Contemporary dental photography: selection and application. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2008;29(8):432-436, 438, 440-442.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Materials and Equipment, Endodontics, Oral Implantology, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Dentistry (Other)
Journal Section Articles
Authors

Bora Korkut 0000-0001-6360-9436

İbrahim Oğrak 0000-0001-5895-2029

Özgür Yıldırım Torun 0000-0002-4359-9370

Javier Tapia Guadix 0000-0001-7938-1480

Early Pub Date December 25, 2023
Publication Date December 26, 2023
Published in Issue Year 2023 Volume: 7 Issue: 3

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APA Korkut, B., Oğrak, İ., Torun, Ö. Y., Tapia Guadix, J. (2023). Novel Paraflash-Softbox Setups for Standardized Anterior and Posterior Intraoral Photography. European Journal of Research in Dentistry, 7(3), 105-114. https://doi.org/10.29228/erd.53