1. LABORATORY COMMUNICATION Digital Photography in Dentistry Stefan Ursu CDT Aesthetic Dental Studio, Inc. NYUCD International Aesthetic Program

2. Traditional Photo Communication Methods

4. In other words..., “A3... but a bit darker”

5. Traditional Photography Take Stills Hold on to the case for two more days while developing shots Delays with unusable pictures Slow and Costly

6. Vs...

7. Digital Photography Unlimited photos via the mail/internet. Fast viewing, editing and upload Free Developing!

8. ARMAMENTARIUM Digital SLR camera with memory card Micro/Macro lens with 1:1 ratio ability Ring or dual flash system Shade guides Retractors Occlusal mirrors

9. Digital SLR Camera

10. CanonNikon

11. Macro/Micro Lens

12. Nikon Micro 105mm F2.8 VR Sigma EX Macro 105mmF2.8 Canon 100mm Macro EF Macro/Micro Lens

13. Flash Systems

14. Nikon R1C1 with Commander Wireless Speedlight

15. Flash Systems Canon Twin lite MT-24Ex Flash

16. Settings Facial Facio-Oral Intra-Oral F-Stop Lens Magni. Shutter Speed Film Speed /ISO 1:8/10 1:3/4 f32-361:3/4 f36-451:1 f9-11 f22-32 1/125 200/100 1/125200/100 Shade Close-up 1/125200/100

18. Shade Guides

19. Vita 3D-MasterVitapan Classical

20. Easy to use The most commonly used shades A1-D4 Universally known/used as a standard Shade Guides

22. Arranged Based on Hue Groups

23. Vita 3D-Master Arranged By Value 29 Shades including 3 Bleached Shades + 52 Intermediate Shades Easy 3-step Shade determination Shade Guides

24. Instructions for Use

25. Step 1 Hold shade guide at arm’s length Determine lightness level (value) of tooth by scanning the top shadetab in each group

26. Step 2 Determine color saturation (chroma) within the chosen group

27. Determine the Hue yellowish (L) reddish (R) Step 3

28. Shade Matching Devices

29. Daylight Lamp (5500 K)

30. Vita Easy-Shade Compact Vita Easy-Shade Compact

32. Laboratory Pictures

33. Tips For Taking Shades

34. 1. Take shade prior to anesthesia and/or preparation 2. Use natural light or daylight lamps 3. Go with your first decision (within first 5 seconds) 4. No bright colors 5. Take shade early in the day

35. Tips For Taking Shades Try to sit down Have patient sit on normal chair (if possible) Rest your camera elbow in your midsection 90 degrees or slightly higher Use pre-determined settings to focus

36. Retrac tors

38. Occlusal Mirrors

39. Durable Autoclavable Helps educate patient Increases case acceptance

40. Video

41. Real-Time Diagnostics Occlusal Schemes Parafunctional Movements Ability to Choose Best Shot

43. Tips For Taking Video

44. Use plenty of ambient light Use a great camera stand Autofocus lens with Vibration Reduction (VR)

45. Now Wake Up!!!

46. Thank You!

47. Stefan Ursu C.D.T. su7@nyu.edu Aesthetic Dental Studio, Inc. NYUCD