Essence Dental Studio :: Treatment Planning

Radiographic and Photo Documentation

The first step for a proper diagnosis is the collection of radiographic and photographic records.

A full-mouth radiographic series of diagnostic quality is essential for the evaluation of caries, periodontal disease, and oral pathology. In cosmetic dentistry, information such as root length, interproximal bone height, and crown-to-root ratio are important in the event gingival reshaping is indicated. Signs of periodontal disease such as infrabony and osseous defects should also be noted.

Photo documentation is important to evaluate the smile characteristics. High-resolution digital photos permit magnification, which often reveals subtle details. Not only can the images of the smile be scrutinized, but they can also easily convey valuable information to other members of the team. Photographs also give a realistic sense of color and texture of the teeth and surrounding soft tissue. These baseline photographic series are also useful for comparative purpose.