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C Behle

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PubMed2001

Photography and the operating microscope in dentistry.

Operating microscopes have been used in various medical surgical procedures for many decades, but they have only significantly been in use in dentistry during the past 10 years. While microscope use in dentistry started mainly in endodontics and spread rapidly to periodontics and oral surgery, restorative dentists have recently been discovering the advantages of microscope. These advantages include tremendously increased visibility and lighting, much improved ergonomics and posture, enhanced ability to utilize assistants, and, because of these factors, a significant improvement in diagnosis and treatment results. The increased visibility has also prompted the adoption of various photographic devices to the operating microscope, from traditional 35 mm photography to video and digital media, both still and motion. The purpose of this article is to discuss and demonstrate some of the photographic options that can readily be adapted to this new instrument of modern dental practice.

Humans↗
PubMed2001

Portrait photography for the dentist.

The increase in popularity of esthetic dentistry and the dental profession's enthusiasm for providing these services are leading to a new paradigm of dental practice. The design of a dental office must now relate to visual and esthetic values rather than just to treating disease or maintaining health. Photography has always been important in dentistry, mostly as documentation and more recently for patient education. Patients' high esthetic expectations put great demands on professional providers. It is the duty of the dentist who provides esthetic services to become schooled in the goals of beauty for a person's entire face, not just the teeth. Portrait photography heightens a dentist's and patient's value of the mouth as the center of beauty in the face. It helps educate the patient and dentist alike, is important for the education of other patients, creates value, markets the dentist's services, enhances the image of the office, and helps in the evaluation and planning for cosmetic treatment. This paper describes the basics of portrait photography and a simple two-light and reflector arrangement that can be used in most offices.

Esthetics, Dental↗
PubMed2000

Placement of direct composite veneers utilizing a silicone buildup guide and intraoral mock-up.

The indications for direct composite resins have recently been expanded to include predictable and convenient application in the aesthetic zone. The availability of composite materials with improved physical and optical characteristics facilitates the development of enhanced aesthetics while maintaining vital function. This article presents a simplified technique that combines function with aesthetics by utilizing an intraoral composite mock-up for initial communication and a lingual/incisal silicone stent of the mock-up to transfer the information to the definitive restorative buildup.

Acid Etching, Dental↗