Microscopic photography for the restorative dentist.
Obtaining quality 35 mm photographs through an operating microscope challenges even the best of operators, and few clinicians have actually mastered the technique. This article discusses how to easily obtain quality high-resolution digital photographs at various magnifications using an operating microscope by adopting a technique that is easy to master and can be accomplished by any clinician who learns the skills. This review summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of microscopic photography, with a particular emphasis on digital photography. There is a discussion of the required equipment and necessary technique. The value of using digital photographic libraries at chair-side is explored.


CONCLUSIONS
Since the photographic skill with digital photography is easily mastered, clinicians can now more thoroughly document their cases and enhance their case-presentation skills. Teachers and lecturers can also draw upon large photographic relational databases to expand their presentation capabilities.
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Gary B
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Pacific Endodontic Research Foundation, San Diego, CA 92121, USA. gary@perfendo.com
D003748:Dental Equipment; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D055095:Optics and Photonics; D023861:Photography, Dental / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010784:Photomicrography / Q000379:methods*