Overview: Capture eight specific clinical photos for a patient's aligner case prior to placing a Dandy order. These photos ensure accurate case planning and aligner fabrication.
Prerequisites
Black or white blank background
Cheek retractors
Intraoral mirror
Camera or mobile device
Capturing Extraoral Photos
Portrait Photos
Capture Portrait - Not Smiling: Position the patient against a blank background. Ask the patient to look directly at the camera without smiling.
Capture Portrait - Smiling: Ask the patient to smile broadly so the camera can capture a clear view of the teeth.
Profile Photos
Capture Profile - Not Smiling: Ask the patient to turn to the patient's left side. Ask the patient to maintain a neutral expression without smiling while you capture the photo.
Capturing Intraoral Bite Photos
Front Bite Photo
Ask the patient to open the mouth wide.
Insert cheek retractors and have the patient or an assistant hold the retractors.
Ask the patient to bite down and turn slightly toward the camera to capture the front bite.
Right and Left Bite Photos
Capture Right Bite: Place a cheek retractor on the patient's left side. Place a mirror on the patient's right side. Ask the patient to bite down and capture the right bite photo.
Capture Left Bite: Place a cheek retractor on the patient's right side. Place a mirror on the patient's left side. Ask the patient to bite down and capture the left bite photo.
Capturing Occlusal Photos
Maxillary (Upper) Occlusal Photo
Have an assistant move the retractors to hold the top lip away from the teeth.
Ask the patient to open the mouth wide.
Place the mirror above the tongue and capture the upper occlusal photo.
Mandibular (Lower) Occlusal Photo
Have an assistant move the retractors to hold the bottom lip away from the teeth.
Ask the patient to open the mouth wide.
Place the mirror below the tongue and capture the lower occlusal photo.