Clinical Photo Sequence

Day of surgery:

1. Pre-surgery, if not taken previously
   • Occlusal, buccal, lingual views
   • Photo of models, stents, wax-ups, etc.
2. Incision design/outline
3. Reflected flap
   • Wash and clean area
4. Surgical site before osseous work
5. Donor site
   • Pre-incision
   • Incision design
   • After donor harvested
6. Surgical site after osseous work
7. Implant site with drill or guide pin in place
8. Graft placed/Implant placed
9. Graft covered/Implant covered
10. Sutures in place
11. Materials placed - photo of containers showing brand name, lot numbers, sizes, etc

Post-ops:

• Immediately before suture removal
• Immediately after suture removal
• Two weeks after suture removal
• Two months post-op
• Immediately before study club presentation of follow-up
• Any complications or unusual findings

Tips for good intraoral photos:

• Have patient's head against headrest
• Use retractors
• Try to have the photo as seen if perpendicular to the area being photographed
  • Use mirrors for buccal, lingual, and occlusal views
• Have assistant dry teeth with air, or suction off fluids
• Have assistant blow air on mirror to keep it fog-free
• Keep your Camera Settings correct