It's often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. And in dentistry, too, photography has always played a key role in its ability to immortalize not only the object of interest—be it the entire smile, a group of teeth, or a single tooth—but also time. The "before, after, and during" shots are crucial in the relationship with the patient , stimulating conversation and helping to understand mutual expectations. But they are also an indispensable tool for sharing with the team , a decision-making aid for reaching the correct diagnosis.
Photography facilitates the production process, increases the accuracy of the finished work, and allows the dentist to approach each patient individually, coordinating the treatment plan in detail.
Despite this, dental photography is still underdeveloped. The transition from SLR to digital has certainly increased its use within practices, but the percentage of dentists accustomed to photographing, archiving, and sharing their work with patients remains very low.
This is why IDI EVOLUTION has created IDI Cam : the first camera with 'dental photo assistants' developed specifically for dental practices . A revolutionary tool, capable of automating all image acquisition and archiving processes , allowing even the most inexperienced users to not only take professional shots but also acquire and archive them correctly.
IDI Cam is based on simplification and connectivity. Smartphones have taught us how, through simplified acquisition parameters and always-on device connectivity, photography can become a daily practice for most people. With the same vision, IDI has selected a tool capable of making dental photography a daily practice for all clinicians .
IDI Cam automatically recognizes the area that needs to be focused, selects the correct chroma to adapt to the office lighting, applies the necessary zoom level, detects the presence of mirrors, acquires images at the correct angle, and guides the clinician towards the correct framing by selecting the appropriate template for each case. This innovative tool fits seamlessly into the IDI System and its digitalized implant-prosthetic workflow, supporting the clinician throughout all phases of the surgical workflow and providing the patient with a complete medical record of pre-, during-, and post-operative images.
Through a simple QR Code, the clinician can archive the images on the Alfred platform, which will automatically assign them to the correct medical record, significantly increasing not only communication with the patient but also file management.
When we talk about quality communication between dentist, dental technician, and patient, we're talking about communication through photography because, sometimes, a picture is worth a thousand words.
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