The use of intraoral camera technology in the dental clinic can help you, as a dentist, to explain the problem and the subsequent treatment to your patients. Taking advantage of this simple tool, your patients will end up more convinced, increasing the percentage of acceptance of budgets of your dental clinic.

Intraoral cameras offer the patient the possibility to visualize in real time and in great detail his own oral cavity at the same time that the dentist makes the diagnosis. It is a very effective way to generate confidence in the patient. The intraoral camera allows the dentist to explain to the patient his diagnosis in a more direct way, it will be of greater impact and the patient will feel more involved.

And going further: Many patients come to your practice with a specific ailment and you will find other details that need treatment. By not presenting symptoms of pain, patients do not come to realize something needs to be treated. In these cases, the intraoral camera will give greater credibility to the diagnosis by being able to show the problem directly to the patient.

How does an intraoral camera work?

The intraoral cameras consist of a hand piece with a built-in light and with one or several lenses, which is inserted into the patient’s mouth to make the diagnosis. By means of a cable, or wirelessly, it is connected to your dental unit, a monitor, (or other devices: computer, laptop, tablet, etc.) allowing to see in real time the interior of the patient’s oral cavity.

With the new updates that the technology industry has been making, intraoral cameras are becoming more practical and comfortable. Thanks to the fact that the handpiece can be connected to any computer with a USB port, they allow to see the images in great detail. There are also cameras with the possibility of taking pictures and inserting memory cards to store the photos and pass them comfortably to the computer.

What to keep in mind when buying an intraoral camera?

IMAGE QUALITY

A basic difference between a good and bad intraoral camera is the resolution and sharpness of the images (in addition to the autofocus quality). A diagnosis made with a camera with low resolution will give little contribution to the patient and would not be profitable.

LIGHT SOURCE

You must take into account the type of light and its power to increase the sharpness of the image. Most have LED lights that are more resistant to scratches, liquids and bumps than halogen lights. They have a whiter light and greater durability.

In addition, there are some intraoral cameras that are designed with fluorescent UV light for caries detection.

VERSATILITY

At this point we must take into account the adaptability of the camera to perform both intraoral and extraoral shots, face and profile of the patient, as well as aesthetic and complete jaw details.

Having this type of characteristics will make a difference as a professional, since it will complete the treatment process, documenting in a more precise way the “before and after” for the patient, as well as having the opportunity to discuss some issues with other colleagues.

TECHNICAL SERVICE

Another aspect to be highlighted will be the quality of professionalism of the supplier and his years of experience in the market, availability of the technical service, its guarantee clauses and quality of the repair service.

Easy diagnosis, satisfied patient

The value and profitability that can be provided in the long term by having an intraoral camera in the practice is, increasingly, an aspect to be considered to ensure a competitive advantage with the rest of the clinics around you. In addition to the point in favor given by preferring the service to the patient.

Therefore, in short, not only will it be more comfortable for you, but you will also be able to see a greater attraction of patients in the long term due to the improvement of the technology in your clinic.