KMID : 1024020120420020071
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Imaging Science in Dentistry 2012 Volume.42 No. 2 p.71 ~ p.75
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Optimal protocol for teleconsultation with a cellular phone for dentoalveolar trauma: an in-vitro study
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Park Won-Se
Lee Hae-Na Jeong Jin-Sun Kwon Jung-Hoon Lee Grace H. Kim Ki-Deok
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Abstract
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Purpose: Dental trauma is frequently unpredictable. The initial assessment and urgent treatment are essential for dentists to save the patient¡¯s teeth. Mobile-phone-assisted teleconsultation and telediagnosis for dental trauma could be an aid when a dentist is not available. In the present in-vitro study, we evaluated the success rate and time to transfer images under various conditions.
Materials and Methods: We analyzed the image quality of cameras built into mobile phones based on their resolution, autofocus, white-balance, and anti-movement functions.
Results: The image quality of most built-in cameras was acceptable to perform the initial assessment, with the autofocus function being essential to obtain high-quality images. The transmission failure rate increased markedly when the image size exceeded 500 ¥êB and the additional text messaging did not improve the success rate or the transmission time.
Conclusion: Our optimal protocol could be useful for emergency programs running on the mobile phones.
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KEYWORD
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Cellular Phone, Tooth Injuries, Emergencies, Remote Consultation
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