6.2.2.1. Device Sequence (0050,0010)#
Recommended. This sequence SHOULD be used whenever a known device was purposely used during the acquisition process.
The Device Sequence allows for an unlimited number of devices, which are defined using SNOMED codes. The following are the codes that are most commonly used for orthodontic views that may be visible in the image. See Device Examples (Informative) for a more detailed explanation of how these devices look like and how they are used.
Code |
Meaning |
Notes |
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Periodontal probe (physical object) |
Frequently included in photographs to document gingival health (See [IV28]). May be included in photographs for other purposes as well. |
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Measuring Ruler |
When included, the ruler should be in SI units (millimeter increments). DICOM DeviceSequence does not have a place for defining ruler units. Usually used for Overjet measurements. |
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Tongue blade, device |
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Retractor, device |
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Intraoral photography mirror |
SHOULD be used for |
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Dental photography black contraster |
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Photographic image fiducial marker |
It is not required to codify each object present in the field of view of the image, except for those listed above.
Additional entries making uses of codes which are children of SCT 260787004 physical object MAY be used.