Boise Dentist Blog
The professional blog of Doctors Dan Bruce, Steve Bruce, Rosa Pothier and Rob Ririe
Intraoral camera use for dental diagnosis
An intraoral camera has several advantages in a dental practice. I use one every time I have a new patient, a comprehensive examination, or anything that warrants further review. An intraoral camera is a small camera a little bigger than a pen. We have a foot pedal that is used to take pictures. The camera is used to photograph cracks in teeth, decay, discolorations, failing restorations, and soft tissue lesions. It is especially helpful to show patients exactly what I am talking about when I refer to a crack a tooth. Also, if there is something slightly abnormal that we want to measure over time, I photograph will catalog it perfectly. Finally, I want my patients to be able to take more of an active role in their oral care. The camera helps me build trust and provide a higher level of care.