Orthodontics cases & taking digital dental photos

Today I saw a couple of orthodontics cases and practiced taking photos with the digital dental camera. I have wanted to learn how to take pictures for a long time, so I am glad that I finally got the chance to do it. I like that our technology is becoming more and more digital, it helps the patient and the dentist communicate better as well as making things easier to keep track of. Both orthodontic cases that I saw today involved bracket placement. The first patient was receiving orthodontic treatment in part to correct her TMJ pain. I learned about how to place the brackets, what the correct angulations may be, and that it’s a very precise slow process.

A.L., New York University College of Dentistry, Observation 2

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