{{Unreferenced, date=June 2015 Intraoral cameras (IOCs) are cameras used by dentists or doctors to show a patient the interior of their mouth, as an alternative to using a mirror. They were first introduced in 1989 and are now widely used in

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. IOCs allow the patient to see a clear picture of the inside of their mouth, aiding the dentist in consulting with them on various treatment options. Images can be saved to a patient's file for future reference.

Features

The wand form factor is the industry standard, lightweight, compact, and maneuverable in the patient's mouth. Various design options are also available: * Wireless or corded with PC-

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lighting * Fixed or variable focus mechanisms (Dial and Slide) * Magnification up to 100X * Angle of view 0˚ or 90˚ * 45˚ mirror attachment * Periodontal pocket probe attachment with scale for measurement * Attachment for single tooth closeups * Fingertip image capture or foot switches *

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storage * Specialized imaging software