Fotografia em odontopediatria: base e aplicações

Abstract

There is a lack in the literature regarding the production of digital images in pediatric dentistry. Some technical difficulties on the obtaining the image, such as reduced size of the oral cavity, behavioral aspects and clinical time are important features that may compromise the image quality as well as the clinical procedure. The perfect photograph is pediatric dentistry could be difficult, because repetitions can compromise the management of the child patient. However, programs and tools of images editing can be used to improve the photograph. The aim of this review was to clarify the applications of photography in pediatric dentistry. Moreover, concepts of production and images storage, the child management, adapted equipments, ethical considerations, indications of photography for research and as a diagnosis method were addressed.Key words: Photography; Child; Diagnosis Fotografia em odontopediatria: base e aplicações Resumo Atualmente, há uma lacuna na literatura em relação à produção de imagem em odontopediatria. Algumas dificuldades na técnica, como a reduzida abertura bucal, aspectos comportamentais da criança e o tempo clínico são variáveis importantes que podem comprometer tanto a qualidade das imagens quanto o procedimento clínico em si. Uma fotografia perfeita do paciente odontopediatrico pode ser difícil de ser obtida, pois as repetições podem comprometer o manejo do paciente. No entanto, programas e ferramentas de edição de imagem podem ser usados para melhorar a qualidade da fotografia. O objetivo dessa revisão foi elucidar as aplicações da fotografia em odontopediatria, desde os conceitos de produção até o armazenamento e edição da imagem. Além disso, abordar o manejo da criança, adequação dos equipamentos, considerações éticas e indicações da fotografia como método de pesquisa e diagnóstico.

A comparison between clinical and digital images with various resolutions to evaluate glass ionomer cement restoration on primary teeth

“…Digital clinical pictures can serve as documentation of examinations mid-treatment and post-treatment. In practice, dental photography is expected to assist dentists in improving the quality of delivered care ( Morse et al, 2010 , Werle et al, 2015 ). The use of digital photography for treatment evaluation has been continuously developed in various studies.…”

“…Digital photography is useful in various applications, such as treatment planning, oral health education, formal documentation, communication with dental laboratories, and treatment evaluation ( Werle et al, 2015 ). The use of digital photography in dentistry has proliferated following the development of digital cameras and electronic devices.…”