Diagnostic accuracy of intraoral photographic orthodontic records.

摘要: OBJECTIVE The aims of this study were (1) to investigate how relevant intraoral photographs are contemporary orthodontic diagnosis and (2) assess orthodontists' ability accurately diagnose angle classification dental midlines using standardized photographs. METHODS Study participants orthodontists who completed a survey regarding photography protocols their use for diagnosis. Each participant was randomized complete 1 visual diagnostic task either or midlines. Accuracy compared across groups camera angulations. RESULTS In all, 80% 192 respondents reported clinic notes plan treatment; 50% also included casts. For the task, accuracy judging molar canine 79.9% 51.3%, respectively with ideal As angulation deviated, decreased significantly (P < 0.0001). midline direction deviation small change yet increased large (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS When alone relationships, is not likely be greater than 80%. becomes less ideal, by 15 degrees when 4 midlines, decrease. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE clinician wants have most accurate records, our results suggest that intra-oral photos may adequate it comes occlusal relationships such as esthetic parameters like little decrease significantly. Understanding these limitations will allow clinicians improve both clinical technique skills.