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you to maximally (and comfortably) move the lips out of
the way (Fig. 5) and mirrors that fit the patient's dental
arch (Fig. 6) will help, but won't guarantee better images.
Many doctors use their " equipment " as an excuse for
images that don't meet their standards, but I can tell you
that in many of my workshops, I'd use whatever mirrors
and retractors were lying around and still get amazing
images. Why? Because exceptional mirror and retractor
usage is less about the actual equipment (though it does
matter) and more about the positioning of the equipment
and the patient.
There isn't enough room in this article to cover all
of the positioning secrets and tips to get better images,
but trust me when I tell you that poor positioning will
hamstring even the best photographer from getting an
exceptional image.
An example of proper positioning can be explained
when one takes a lateral arch image. All too often we pull
on both retractors-even the side that isn't going to be
in the image (Fig. 7, p. 47). This keeps the " viewed " side
from being stretched enough to properly capture all of the
teeth. Had the operator simply relaxed the nonviewing
side retractor to the midline, all of a sudden you can
stretch the cheek much farther for a far better image.
Proper usage of mirrors and reatractors will also
allow you to get amazing maxillary and mandibular arch
images. You just need to take your time and be diligent
in the usage of your equipment. Great things will follow
(Figs. 8 and 9, p. 47).
Be more deliberate with the positioning of the patient,
mirrors and retractors and you'll see the quality of images
get much better, very quickly.
Fig. 3: Improper understanding of mirrors and retractors
leads to an inaccurate representation of the Angle's
classification in images.
Fig. 4: Proper placement of a retractor in lateral arch
images allows better lighting of the arch and proper
Angle's representation.
Figs. 5 and 6: One of the greatest benefits of using larger mirrors and properly shaped retractors is the ability to get
the cheeks and lips out of the way to see everything in the arch. Well-designed mirrors and retractors will not guarantee
perfect images, but the wrong equipment could certainly prevent it. This is a " standard " set of plastic retractors and
rhodium-coated front surface mirrors.
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