PHOTOGRAPHS - FACIAL

The facial photograph requirement for each case report is one (1) profile photograph, one (1) frontal photograph, and one (1) smiling photograph. The Board prefers that photographs be taken with relaxed lips; however, views with lips lightly touching are also acceptable. Supplemental photographs may be included and are encouraged. Glamour photos are not necessary.

Facial photographs are required for the A, A1 and B levels of evaluation. They should be oriented to Frankfort horizontal. These photographs must fit in a collage photomount or, if computer generated, the photographs do not need to be placed in a photomount, but must be in the same arrangement. They should be as close to one-quarter life size as possible, from top of the head to the bottom of the chin. One can determine if the photographs are one-quarter life size by measuring on the patient the vertical distance from the hairline to the inferior border of the chin. If, for example, this is eight inches, the same dimension on the photograph should be two inches or one-fourth the actual measurement.

Photographs may be printed in either black and white or color. The photographic method that is used on the A series of photographs should be repeated on the A1 and B photographs.

The requirements for computer-generated images are found under the Electronic Guidelines. The examinee is reminded that all records are legal documents and must not be altered.

Facial Photograph Requirements

1. Quality standardized facial photographic prints either in black and white or color.
2. Patient's head oriented accurately in all three planes of space and on Frankfort horizontal.
3. One (1) lateral view, facing to the right.
4. Two (2) anterior views - one with lips relaxed and one smiling.
5. The photographic method used in A Records should be repeated in the A1 and B Records. Soft tissue areas of concern and of diagnostic value should be recorded in these photos.
6. Background free of distractions.
7. Quality lighting revealing facial contours, with no shadows in the background.
8. Ears exposed for purpose of orientation.
9. Eyes open and looking straight ahead. Glasses removed.
10. Photographs should be approximately one-quarter life size.
11. If not computer-generated, photographs must fit in the collage photomounts.

EXAMPLE
FACIAL PHOTOGRAPHS

PHOTOGRAPHS - INTRAORAL

The minimum intraoral photographic requirement for each level of evaluation is one (1) frontal view, one (1) right lateral view and one (1) left lateral view with the teeth in maximum intercuspation and in color. Photographs of maxillary and mandibular occlusal views are recommended. Beginning with the clinical examinations of February 2010, maxillary and mandibular occlusal views are mandatory in each photographic series if treatment was initiated on or after March 1, 2008.

The intraoral photographs are required for the A, A1 and B Records. They should be oriented to the occlusal plane. The color prints should be as close as possible to a 1:1 ratio with the patient's own teeth. If mirror images are used, print them in reverse and mount them if you are looking at the patient. These photographs must fit in a collage photomount or, if computer generated, the photographs do not need to be placed in a photomount, but must be in the same arrangement. Slides are not permitted.

The requirements for computer-generated images are found under Electronic Guidelines. The examinee is reminded that all records are legal documents and must not be altered.

Intraoral Photograph Requirements

1. Quality standardized intraoral prints in color.
2. Patient's occlusal plane parallel with the top and bottom of the mount.
3. One (1) frontal view in maximum intercuspation.
4. Two (2) lateral views (right and left).
5. Maxillary and mandibular occlusal views are recommended for 2009; mandatory for 2010 if treatment was initiated on or after March 1, 2008.
6. Free of distractions (i.e., cheek retractors, labels and fingers).
7. Lighting should reveal anatomical contours with minimal shadows.
8. Use two (2) cheek retractors.
9. Free of saliva and/or bubbles.
10. Clean dentition.
11. Photographs should be as close to a 1:1 relationship as possible.
12. If not computer-generated, photographs must fit in the collage photomounts.

EXAMPLE
INTRAORAL PHOTOGRAPHS

Photo Mount Sheet