Optimal protocol for teleconsultation with a cellular phone for dentoalveolar trauma: an in-vitro study
Imaging Science in Dentistry
;
: 71-75, 2012.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-145816
ABSTRACT
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 ANDMETHODS:
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 kappaB 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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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Running
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Tooth
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Tooth Injuries
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Remote Consultation
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Cell Phone
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Dentists
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Emergencies
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Text Messaging
Type of study:
Practice guideline
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Imaging Science in Dentistry
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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