Using the intraoral camera for plaque control education is an exceptional idea. Making use of the dental IOC with kids, who need to learn better plaque control creates a unique opportunity to make dental hygiene fun. Plaque control images may also be used for adult education.
Older IOC systems permitted the capture of a 4-plex in one viewing screen. Newer dental intra oral camera systems allow side-by- side, 2-plex viewing within the same screen. You can also choose to print out several images for patient reference. Patients may post these images on a bathroom mirror to remind them to brush for a specific length of time, brush using a particular product, or focus on certain areas of the mouth.
The latest intra oral camera systems allow printing of captions or directions below or within the image. Being imaginative with your dental intra-oral camera system will enable you to combine colored, customized, and magnified printed images with specific homecare directives for your patients. The use of disclosing tablets and mini sand-timers give an inspirational and professional touch to your plaque control education platform.
The important thing with intra-oral camera images for take home reference is that they can continue to involve and motivate the patient.
Dental Intraoral Camera Images for Parent Education and Specialist Referral
One more appropriate and effective use of intraoral photography is to illustrate various dental disorders to the parents of the patient. For example, it would be much easier to show in magnified terms a deciduous tooth that has delayed exfoliation. In some cases, it can be easier to show a dental IOC image on a monitor, as compared to having the child sit still while discussing with the parents the effects of the dental condition. Pictures can also be printed out for parents, and they may be attached to specialist referral slips. Endodontists, orthodontists, and periodontists can all use and share IOC images through email or printed photographs for reference to concerned parties. Colour magnified images compliment treatment preparation in a way that was not possible before the advent of advanced integration for internet transmission and printing.