<h3 style="text-align:justify"><strong><span style="font-size:18px">Clinical Problem: Uneven Illumination</span></strong></h3>

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<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px">From a clinical standpoint, uneven lighting in DEXIS intraoral cameras is often subtle at first but can compromise diagnosis. Individual LED failure reduces brightness across part of the field, producing shadows and color shifts. In daily practice, this can mask fine anatomical details like early caries, micro-fractures, or gingival margins. Most dentists don&rsquo;t realize that partial LED failures often appear as sensor or exposure issues, leading to unnecessary retakes and increased patient exposure.</span></p>

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<h3 style="text-align:justify"><strong><span style="font-size:18px">Why Individual LEDs Fail</span></strong></h3>

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<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px">LEDs are rated for long lifespans, but repeated power cycling, heat accumulation, and mechanical stress within the camera head can cause isolated LED burnout. Environmental factors such as sterilization steam or exposure to cleaning chemicals may accelerate failure. Unlike full array failure, partial LED issues are hard to detect visually, making timely recognition essential for maintaining patient safety.</span></p>

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<h3 style="text-align:justify"><strong><span style="font-size:18px">Chairside Checks and Safe Handling</span></strong></h3>

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<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px">Dentists can identify partial LED failures by imaging a uniform white reference surface or tooth phantom. Uneven illumination or dark spots indicate individual LED burnout. No attempts should be made to open the camera head or replace LEDs chairside. Improper handling can damage adjacent LEDs, lenses, or circuitry. Always stop at visual diagnosis and arrange professional repair.</span></p>

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<h3 style="text-align:justify"><strong><span style="font-size:18px">Professional Partial LED Replacement</span></strong></h3>

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<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px">Repair.Dental provides worldwide intraoral camera repair, with free shipping in the USA and Canada and discounted international shipping. Units are evaluated for individual LED integrity and thermal performance. Damaged LEDs are replaced with manufacturer-grade components, and the entire array is tested for uniform illumination and correct color temperature. A diagnostic report and quote are provided before any work begins. Standard turnaround is 2&ndash;3 business days; complex cases are completed within 3&ndash;5 business days.</span></p>

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<h3 style="text-align:justify"><strong><span style="font-size:18px">Cost Transparency and Clinical Relevance</span></strong></h3>

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<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px">Partial LED replacement is cost-effective compared to full array or camera replacement. Costs depend on the number of failed LEDs and labor involved. Professional repair restores consistent illumination, reducing retakes, ensuring diagnostic accuracy, and maintaining patient safety.</span></p>

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<h3 style="text-align:justify"><strong><span style="font-size:18px">Prevention: Extend LED Lifespan</span></strong></h3>

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<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px">Avoid mechanical shocks and excessive heat exposure. Store cameras in protective cases when not in use. Follow manufacturer-approved cleaning and sterilization procedures. Regularly check illumination uniformity using reference surfaces and schedule a professional inspection if uneven lighting appears. Staff training on careful handling reduces premature LED failure.</span></p>

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<h3 style="text-align:justify"><strong><span style="font-size:18px">FAQS:</span></strong></h3>

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<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px"><strong>Does partial LED failure affect patient safety?</strong><br />
Yes. Uneven illumination can mask small pathology and increase retakes.<br />
<strong>Can LED brightness be restored chairside?</strong><br />
No. Individual LED replacement requires professional service.<br />
<strong>Is full camera replacement needed?</strong><br />
No. Partial array replacement restores uniform lighting.<br />
<strong>How often should illumination be checked?</strong><br />
Monthly or whenever image quality complaints arise.<br />
<strong>Do repairs affect warranty?</strong><br />
Professional service maintains warranty if manufacturer-grade components are used.</span></p>

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<h3 style="text-align:justify"><strong><span style="font-size:18px">Conclusion</span></strong></h3>

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<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18px">Partial LED array failure in DEXIS intraoral cameras compromises patient safety and diagnostic accuracy. Early recognition, avoiding chairside attempts, and professional replacement of individual LEDs ensures consistent illumination, reliable imaging, and prolonged camera lifespan.</span></p>

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DEXIS intraoral camera LED failure reduces illumination uniformity, requiring partial array replacement for safe imaging.

LED Array Individual Failure: Partial Replacement