Intraoral Cameras
Intraocular cameras are changing the face of routine dental procedures. The intraoral camera gives the patient a unique view of each tooth – allowing them to understand the diagnosis and make informed treatment decisions.
How can the intraoral camera help?
Using internally facing cameras is a fairly comfortable procedure for patients. Here are some of the main uses of an inside-view camera.
Conditions such as gum disease and oral cancer can show mild symptoms early on. An oral imaging scan can clearly reveal this information for both the dentist and the patient.
How will the intraoral camera be used?
The inside-facing camera is about the size and shape of a pen. A thin rod is inserted into the tip and rotated until a clear image of the teeth or areas of concern can be recorded. Images appear on a computer screen and are stored in the patient’s chart. Images of individual areas can be enlarged to allow the dentist to define and evaluate any discrete problems. One of the biggest advantages of an inside-view camera is that it prevents patients from being exposed to radiation. The intraocular camera is one of the most useful and versatile diagnostic tools available.
