Method and apparatus for photographic analysis of dental restora

Details Method and apparatus for photographic analysis of dental restora Method and apparatus for photographic analysis of dental restora

1989-01-23

1989-12-12

Hix, L. T.

354132, 354290, G03B 2900

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048871060

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for the recordation of images indicating the location of dental restorations in the mouth of an individual comprises support and positioning means for the person whose dental features are to be recorded, a first source of ultraviolet light located and arranged to illuminate the mouth area of the patient, a second source of visible light located and arranged to illuminate at least the face area of the patient, and a camera located and positioned to take a photograph of at least the mouth area while at least the face area is illuminated by the light sources. The intensity of the light sources may be adjustable to provide an accurate rendering of flesh tones while accentuating the restorations.

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patent: 3971954 (1976-07-01), Kleinberg et al.
patent: 4123768 (1978-10-01), Kilshaw et al.
"Dental Radiography and Photography", vol. 31, No. 3, Eastman Kodak Co., 1958.

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