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Repeatable alignment--Part II: Consistent photographic alignment accuracy.

Stephen R Snow
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Predictable aesthetic results necessitate the implementation of various dental principles for tooth display, alignment, and relative proportion. In order to ensure accurate communication, clinicians must clearly document visual information regarding violations of these tooth arrangement principles via dental photography. Accuracy in the alignment of photographs is crucial for subsequent treatment planning and evaluation. This article discusses several alignment complications that may be encountered while capturing diagnostic dental photographs. A technique for repeatable alignment accuracy is proposed.

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Stephen R Snow. 2003. Repeatable alignment--Part II: Consistent photographic alignment accuracy.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14509098/

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