Photography in dentistry

• Main Authors: Gavrilov Dragan, Obradović-Đuričić Kosovka
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Serbian Medical Society - Dental Section, Belgrade 2006-01-01
• Series: Stomatološki glasnik Srbije
• Subjects: photography; dentistry; digital cameras
• Online Access: http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0039-1743/2006/0039-17430604253G.pdf

Photography offers precious support in all areas of medicine and dentistry. Usage of photography in dentistry is an integral part of numerous diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and an important document of progression and outcome of subscribed therapy. Various types of cameras are available for intraoral and extraoral photography. Market offers different kinds of photographic equipment to dental practitioners such as cameras with films (Single Lens Reflex) SLR, digital SLR (DSLR) and compact digital cameras. However, majority of analyses emphasize advantages and relevancy of digital cameras, especially in taking macro photographs in dentistry. Introduction of digital cameras in dental practice is an important step toward the future. The aim of this study was to point out the importance of photography in dentistry, demonstrate basic technology of contemporary cameras and to analyze advantages and disadvantages of available cameras.