The Spectrum and Applications of Cross-Polarized Imaging
Over the last decade there has been profound interest in newer photographic illumination techniques aimed at increasing the accuracy and objectivity of dental diagnostic ability, shade evaluation and laboratory communication.
In order to minimize the user-dependent error in clinical practice, it is necessary to develop reproducible imaging modalities and objective image analysis methods. Reflective cross polarized light photography mitigates unwanted specular reflections and hot spots in addition to spectral highlights which obscure the fine details of hard and soft dental structures, whilst providing a high contrast / hyper-saturated dental image to be objectively analyzed. This imaging technique, which is non contact and non invasive is used to enhance the visibility when assessing dental images and has many translation applications.
- Distinction between reflective and transmissive cross polarized imaging modalities.
- Expand upon the spectrum of applications of cross polarization.
- Understand the direct benefits of cross polarization imaging in the clinical and technical realms.
Dr. Bazos received his DDS from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry in 2000. He served as an Assistant Professor at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, Division of Primary Oral Health, Los Angeles, CA. from 2005-2007, mentoring undergraduate dental students in the disciplines of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry. Upon returning to Europe, he maintained a private practice limited to esthetic and restorative dentistry in Athens, Greece. Currently he is completing his postgraduate degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
