Photographs
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 montage arrangement according to the example exhibit below. 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 will be printed in 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 Digital Record Requirements. Digital photos must be printed on photo glossy paper. The examinee is reminded that all records are legal documents and must not be altered.
Facial Photograph Requirements
- Quality standardized facial photographic prints in color.
- Patient's head oriented accurately in all three planes of space and on Frankfort horizontal.
- One (1) lateral view, facing to the right.
- Two (2) anterior views - one with lips relaxed and one smiling.
- 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.
- White, or light, background free of shadows and distractions.
- Quality lighting revealing facial contours.
- Ears exposed for purpose of orientation.
- Eyes open and looking straight ahead. Glasses removed.
- Photographs should be approximately one-quarter life size.
- Digital photos must be printed on photo glossy paper.
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 May 1, 2009.
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 as if you are looking at the patient. These photographs must fit in a montage arrangement according to the example exhibit below.
The requirements for computer-generated images are found under Digital Record Requirements. Digital photos must be printed on photo glossy paper. The examinee is reminded that all records are legal documents and must not be altered.
Intraoral Photograph Requirements
- Quality standardized intraoral prints in color.
- Patient's occlusal plane parallel with the top and bottom of the mount.
- One (1) frontal view in maximum intercuspation.
- Two (2) lateral views (right and left).
- Maxillary and mandibular occlusal views are mandatory for 2010 and beyond if treatment was initiated on or after May 1, 2009.
- Free of distractions (i.e., cheek retractors, labels and fingers).
- Lighting should reveal anatomical contours with minimal shadows.
- Use two (2) cheek retractors.
- Free of saliva and/or bubbles.
- Clean dentition.
- Photographs should be as close to a 1:1 relationship as possible.
- Digital photos must be printed on photo glossy paper.