What is it?

Intra oral camera is the device which helps you to view your own intra oral conditions live on screen. It is very compact so can be reached at any part of mouth without causing any discomfort. All exams using the intra-oral camera are completely sanitary, as a different disposable camera cover is used on each patient every time. Images from the intra-oral camera are digitally stored, printed or disposed of following an exam.

Patient – Doctor Relation

Patient and doctor relation is also important during and after treatments.

Use of intra oral cameras makes patients to be more interactive while oral examination process which provides patients with a greater sense of understanding and responsibility about personal dental health. Technology has made it possible for dentists and patients to reap many more benefits from each health exam.

Other Benefits

• The intra-oral camera enlarges the inside of the teeth to more than 40 times their actual size on a full color screen display.

• By zooming in on problem areas in affecting the teeth, dentist and patient both are capable of seeing much more than they could with the human eye alone. Most people cannot see well into their own mouths, With the intra-oral camera, however, the patient sees exactly what the dentist sees on an in-office screen.

• Patients don’t have to imagine the condition doctor is talking about because doctor will show you the oral health realated problems on the screen with explanation. In the past, dentists have struggled to explain dental decay and other health problems to patients which leaves dentists to drawing diagrams or using props to attempt to explain what is going on in the mouth of their patients.

• Patient can be satisfied by proper communication with doctors while watching their own intra oral conditions because If necessary, the dentist can pause on a particular tooth or area of the mouth to point out problems allow patients to ask questions. Previously, dentists merely attempted to write an explanation of problems found during exams.

• Pictures are taken PRIOR TO and after the treatment so IMAGEScan be compared.

• The camera is not only used for diagnosis or better zooming but also serves as an educational part for you. They may have a better idea of how home hygiene practices and brushing techniques are affecting them.

BETTER RECORD KEEPING

The intra-oral camera makes record keeping a breeze. Because the camera can take pictures of decay or the beginnings of oral health conditions, images can be printed and placed into patient files. Now, dentists can accurately track the progress of treatments or problems for years following a visit. Furthermore, patients can receive printed pictures of the conditions the dentist finds, which may be beneficial for filing insurance claims.