Imaging
Conditions
Keywords
3D-printed extraoral camera, standardization, extraoral camera
Brief summary
This study investigates whether a 3D-printed extraoral camera assembly improves the reproducibility and dimensional standardization of dental photographs compared with conventional DSLR photography using standardized settings. The assembly, serving as the index test, standardizes camera position, distance, and angle during image capture, allowing performance comparison with traditional DSLR methods under identical exposure and lighting conditions. By enhancing photographic consistency, the assembly aims to improve longitudinal periodontal records, esthetic documentation, and digital analyses, providing a non-contact, operator-independent tool for reliable visual comparisons across clinical sessions.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Cairo University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Adult volunteers aged 18-40 years. * Intact anterior dentition and healthy periodontal tissues. * Cooperative and able to maintain a standardized head position. Only intraoral photographs will be taken
Exclusion criteria
* Facial deformities or scars affecting the image region. * Previous orthognathic or periodontal plastic surgery altering soft-tissue contour. * Active dermatologic lesions or tattoos in the perioral area.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Difference between photographic and actual tooth dimensions (assembly vs standard) | through study completion, an average of 2 weeks |
Outcome results
None listed