A systematic evaluation of intraoral cameras.

Although intraoral cameras are being used with increasing frequency in dentistry, this is the first systematic evaluation of the technology. This paper summarizes the evaluation of five intraoral cameras and discusses techniques that practitioners can use in conducting their own evaluations. Additionally, issues specific to intraoral camera evaluations, including image quality, ease of use and the differences between analog and digital cameras, are summarized. Finally, a call is made for an ongoing series of intraoral camera evaluations that would provide practitioners with the information they need to make a purchase decision.