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THE UVEITIS – PERIODONTAL DISEASE CONNECTION IN PREGNANCY: CONTROVERSY BETWEEN MYTH AND REALITY Sutedjo, Widyawati; Prahasanthi, Chiquita; Utomo, Daniel Haryono
Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease Vol 3, No 1 (2012)
Publisher : Institute of Topical Disease

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Background: Recently, It had been recognized that oral infection, especially periodontal disease are potential contributing factors to a variety of systemic diseases, such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, pregnancy problem, diabetes mellitus type 2, etc. However, the adverse effect of periodontal disease toward uveitis still not clearly understood especially if happens during pregnancy. Interestingly, in Indonesia, there is still a myth that pregnant women should not get any dental treatment, therefore, it may deteriorate periodontal disease during pregnancy. Purpose: to explain the possible connection between periodontal disease and uveitis and increasethe awareness of these problems during pregnancy that could be understood by doctor and laymen. Reviews: literatures revealed that dental infection can caused uveitis via metastatic spread of toxin and inflammatory mediators. Additionaly, more recent investigation reported that the neural system may also stimulated by oral infection. In the orofacial regions theres trigeminal nerve complex that also related to the orbital region, thus may also involved in the uveitis pathogenesis. The effects of periodonto pathogens toxins towardimmunocompetent cell and nerves had also been reported by researcher. Moreover, pregnant women are more susceptible to periodontal disease, therefore maintaining oral hygiene and dental monitoring is a mandatory.Conclusion: in woman who susceptible to uveitis, periodontal disease may exacerbate the symptoms especially in pregnancy. Therefore simple explanation about connection of oral infection-systemic diseases especially in pregnancy should be widespread among Indonesian people.
ESTIMASI USIA DENGAN ORTHOPANTOMOGRAM PADA PASIEN RUMAH SAKIT GIGI DAN MULUT PENDIDIKAN UNIVERSITAS AIRLANGGA Swastirani, Astika; Utomo, Haryono; MAR, Myeke Sylvia
E-Prodenta Journal of Dentistry Vol 2, No 1 (2018)
Publisher : Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi UB

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ABSTRAKGigi merupakan indikator yang kuat khususnya untuk estimasi usia karena keunikan dan kekuatannya. Estimasi usia kronologis dapat dilakukan dengan melihat tahap pertumbuhan dan perkembangan gigi dari orthopantomogram. Tujuan: menganalisis adanya perbedaan usia kronologis dan estimasi usia dengan orthopantomogram. Metode: sampel terdiri dari 100 rekam medis, 100 orthopantomogram digital milik 50 pasien laki-laki dan 50 pasien perempuan dari Rumah Sakit Gigi dan Mulut Pendidikan Universitas Airlangga. Orthopantomogram dicocokkan dengan atlas London. Hasil dari sampel laki-laki dan perempuan masing-masing dianalisis dengan uji pair t – test. Hasil: hasil uji pair t-test pada sampel laki-laki (p-value 0.002, p<0.05) dan pada sampel perempuan (p-value 0.605, p>0.05). Kesimpulan: terdapat perbedaan antara usia kronologis dan estimasi usia dengan orthopantomogram pada sampel laki-laki dan tidak ada perbedaan antara usia kronologis dan estimasi usia dengan orthopantomogram pada sampel perempuan di Rumah Sakit Gigi dan Mulut Pendidikan Universitas Airlangga. Kata kunci : usia kronologis, estimasi usia, orthopantomogram   ABSTRACTTeeth are strong indicators for identification especially for age estimation because of their uniqueness and strength. Chronological age estimation can be done by looking at the stage of growth and development of teeth from orthopantomogram. Objectives: To analyze the difference between chronological age and age estimation using orthopantomogram. Methods: Sample consisted of 100 medical records, 100 orthopantomograms digital belongs to 50 male and 50 female patients of Airlangga University Hospital of Dentistry. Orthopantomogram were matched with London atlas. The result from each sample in male and female was analyzed by pair t-test. Results: Result of the pair t-test in male (p-value 0.002, p<0.05) and in female (p-value 0.605, p>0.05). Conclusions: There is the difference between chronological age and age estimation using orthopantomogram in male and there is no difference between chronological age and age estimation using orthopantomogram in a female in Airlangga University hospital of dentistry.  Keywords: chronological age, age estimation, orthopantomogram.
NEW CONCEPT IN DENTOFACIAL ESTHETICS: THE BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF ADULT ORTHOPEDIC FACE MASK THERAPY: KONSEP BARU DALAM ESTETIKA DENTOFACIALDENTOFACIAL: ASPEK BIOLOGIS TERAPI TOPENG BEDAH TULANG DEWASA Retno Pudji Rahayu; Haryono Utomo
Dentika: Dental Journal Vol. 15 No. 2 (2010): Dentika Dental Journal
Publisher : TALENTA

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Orthopedic face mask has been introduced for more than 100 years ago, however, it is primarily indicated for growingpatients. Its effectiveness in adult patients is still questionable. It is thought that in non growing adults the degree oforthopedic movement is minimal, whether dental movement i s more prominent. In addition, there is still controversial,whether patients’ compliance or the existent skeletal growth determines the treatment success. The objective of this studywas to propose a new concept for adult orthopedics face mask therapy ba sed on functional and biological mechanismsinvolved in dentofacial remodeling . Conventional face mask therapy only depended on duration, magnitude andunidirectional elastic forces. In the reviewed case report, the inspiration for a new concept was evolv ed from themultidirectional forces which were resulted from continuous functional movements (i.e. chewing and speaking) duringwearing face mask. These movements may lead to stimulate additional orthopedic or skeletal movements in adult patient.The expla nation of this phenomenon could be explained not only by clinical result, but also with the biologicalmechanism of bone remodeling. In conclusion, regarding to the successful treatment result and its logical biologicalexplanation, this new concept to inc rease the effectiveness of adult orthopedic face mask therapy is likely.
Age Estimation with Smartphone: Is It Reliable for Forensics Identification? Estimasi Usia dengan Smartphone: Apakah Dapat Diandalkan dalam Identifkasi Forensik? Ruth, Mieke Sylvia Margaretha Amiatun; Novita; Gita, Levina; Kurniawan, Arofi; Utomo, Haryono
Dentika: Dental Journal Vol. 23 No. 2 (2020): Dentika Dental Journal
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Age estimation is one of the important components in forensic science used for personal identification, biological profile reconstruction, and help narrowing the search possibilities. Age estimation can be done by various methods and biological evidence, such as the human face. The human face is one of biometrics that provides a variety of information.  The purpose of this article is to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of age estimation with face using smartphone for forensic identification based on previous studies and experiences. Age estimation by face is based on age progression that causes attrition and degeneration on soft tissue. With the development of technology, age estimation by face can be done with applications or websites on smartphone. In general, the utilization of smartphone can reduce waste, pollution, research cost and easier to save and share. A lot of applications have been developed and free to download. Unfortunately, the accuracy of its results is unknown. In conclusion, the applications for age estimation on smartphone give quiet good results and can be used as a supporting tool to estimate age in forensic identification.  
Neurogenic Inflammation Involves in Systemic Spread of Oral Infection Utomo, Haryono
Journal of Dentistry Indonesia Vol. 21, No. 1
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Focal infection theory proposed in early 1900’s stated that dental infection caused systemic disorders. Nevertheless, the theory was abandoned since large number of teeth were extracted with no satisfying result. Recent reports revealed that oral infections were able to spread systemically. However, there is no rationalization available to explain how assisted drainage therapy (ADT), a periodontal therapy that could relief migraine and asthma within minutes. Oral neurogenic and immunogenic inflammation interaction involving pro-inflammatory markers such as calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), TNF-α; and antiinflammatory vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) was still under investigation. Objective: To verify the spread of oral inflammation to distant organ after performing ADT by analysing CGRP, VIP and TNF-α expressions. Methods: Two different concentration of Porphyromonas gingivalis lipopolysaccharide (PgLPS1435/1450) was injected intragingivally into two groups of 12 Wistar rats. After four days, 12 rats were given ADT and all samples were subsequently sacrificed 40 mins after ADT. Immunohistochemistry analysis using CGRP, VIP and TNF-α on the nasal and bronchus tissue was performed. ANOVA was used for statistical analyisis of the difference between CGRP, VIP and TNF-α expression between experimental groups. Results: PgLPS injections slightly increased CGRP, VIP and TNF-α expressions in the control group. Rats undergone ADT had lower CGRP and TNF-α but higher VIP expressions. Conclusion: Neurogenic inflammation involved in systemic sp
CBCT-3D Anthropometric Measurement of Mandibular Bone to Sex Determination in Surabaya Indonesia : a Pilot Study Riki Kristanto; Eha Renwi Astuti; Daniel Haryono Utomo; Mieke Sylvia Margaretha Amiatun Ruth
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 3 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Publisher : Institute of Medico-legal Publications Pvt Ltd

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Background : Identification of personal is one of important aspects in forensic odontology, because it is oneof the core aspect of forensic science. The one methode of sex determination is measurement of mandibular.The mandibular is a largest and most powerful facial bone in the skull, which is generally resistant topostmortem damage and an important source for personal identification. Previous studies have studiedgender and age prediction using CBCT reconstructive images in a different picture.The objective of thisstudy is to determine the sex determination of os.mandibular using CBCT anthropometric measurements.Materials and Methods : This study involved twenty subjects (10 male and 10 female) with age groupbetween 20 and 35 years. CBCT scans were performed on all subjects, and the data obtained is reconstructedfor 3D viewing. After getting a 3D CBCT scan, measurements were taken on six parameters.Results : The differential mean of male and female is 1,7 mm (Ramus-L), 2,1 mm (Con-Cor), 6,9 mm(BG-Br), 7,3 mm (BIC-Br), 3,5 mm (BH 1st molar) dan 3,8 mm (BH canine). The collected data wereanalyzed using SPSS statistical with Independent T-Test and Logistic Regression test and also DiscrimantFunction. The results showed that of the six parameters, BG-Br and BIC-Br showed 0,0 (P<0,05) statisticallysignificant differences, with the accuracy of the prediction of gender determination on BIC-Br 70% for maleand 80% for female and the overall BG-Br yield of 80% to both group.Conclusion : Sex determination using mandibular with 3D imaging methods can be used and helps in sexdetermination with 80% accuracy.
Menurunkan Biomarker Migren Secara Cepat dengan Terapi “Assisted Drainage” (Studi Eksperimental pada Hewan coba) Haryono Utomo
Majalah Kedokteran Gigi Indonesia Vol 1, No 1 (2015): August
Publisher : Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada

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Migren merupakan gejala nyeri kepala rekuren yang paling sering dikeluhkan dalam dunia medis. Di Amerika Serikat, lebih dari 30 juta orang menderita satu atau lebih nyeri kepala migren dalam setahun. Berdasarkan literatur, migren merupakan komorbiditas rinosinusitis dan asma serta melibatkan saraf trigeminus. Tatalaksana migren dalam bidang kedokteran adalah obat-obatan dan tindakan invasif seperti injeksi atau operasi pada saraf. Sangat menarik bahwa menurut laporan kasus telah dibuktikan bahwa migren berhubungan dengan gingivitis karena suatu perawatan periodontal non invasif yang disebut sebagai terapi “assisted drainage” (ADT) dapat mengurangi gejala migren dalamhitungan menit. Terapi tersebut berupa masase sulkus gingiva dalam 3 menit dengan sisi tumpul scaler manual sampai timbul keluarnya darah secara pasif. Akan tetapi mekanisme kejadian pengurangan gejala migren setelah ADT masih belum jelas. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk verifikasi pengaruh ADT terhadap penurunan biomarker migren tikus nonalergidan alergi yang gingivitis. Tikus Wistar dibagi menjadi dua kelompok secara acak, penelitian dengan control series design study. Kelompok perlakuan adalah tikus alergi yang diinduksi dengan ovalbumin (OVA) dan non-alergi, kelompok ini disuntik dengan lipopolisakarida Porphyromonas gingivalis. Kelompok kontrol positif adalah tikus alergi, kontrol negatif dengan phosphate buffered saline (PBS). Pada beberapa kelompok dilakukan ADT. Ekspresi substans P (SP), leukotrien C4 (LTC4) dan TNF α pada gingiva dan hidung diperiksa dengan imunohistokimia peroksidase. Analisis statistik dengan ANOVA. ADT menurunkan ekspresi SP, LTC4 dan TNFα dengan sangat bermakna (p<0.05) setelah 30 menit dilakukan ADT. Kesimpulan yang didapatkan dalam riset ini adalah ADT dapat mengurangi biomarker migren dalam hitungan menit sehingga dapat diusulkan sebagai terapi ajuvan dalam tatalaksana migren. Rapid Decrease in Migraine Biomarkers with Assisted Drainage Therapy (Experimental Study In Animal model). Migraine is a recurrent headache symptom which is most often suffered in medical community. In the USA, more than 30 million people suffered one or more migraine headaches in one year. According to literature, migraine has comorbidity with rhinosinusitis and asthma involving the trigeminal nerve. Migraine management in medicine is drugs as well as invasive procedures such as trigeminal nerve injection and surgery. Interestingly, case reports revealed that migraine is also connected with gingivitis since a non-invasive periodontal treatment so called “assisted drainage” therapy (ADT) is able to reduce migraine within minutes. It is a gingival sulcus massage for 3 minutes using the blunt side of manual sickle scaler until blood oozes passively. Nevertheless, the mechanism for how ADT reduces migraine is still unclear. The objective of the research is to verify the mechanism for how ADT decreases migraine biomarkers in non-allergic and allergic rats with gingivitis. Two groups of Wistar rats were randomly selected with control series design study. The treament groups were ovalbumin-induced allergic rats and non-allergic rats injected with Porphyromonas gingivalis lipopolysaccharides. The control groups were allergic rats as positive control, and negative control injected with phospate buffered saline (PBS). In several groups, ADT was conducted. Substance P (SP), leukotriene C4 (LTC4) and TNFα expressions in gingiva and nose were examined with peroxidase immuohistochemistry. The statistical analysis was conducted with ANOVA. ADT significantly decreased SP, LTC4 and TNF-α expressions (p<0.05). ADT was ableto decrease migraine biomarkers within minutes, therefore it can be proposed as an ajuvant in migraine management.
New concept in allergy: Non-allergic rats becomes allergic after induced by Porphyromonas gingivalis lipopolysaccharide Haryono Utomo
Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi) Vol. 46 No. 2 (2013): June 2013
Publisher : Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga https://fkg.unair.ac.id/en

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Background: As a theory, seemingly it is impossible that allergic diseases, including asthma, are the result of exposure to a transmissible agent. The fact that nearly all children with asthma are allergic, but only a small proportion of allergic children have asthma, at least raises the possibility that other factors are involved. Interestingly, non-allergic children become allergic after their parents came from working in allergic people for several months. Recent research revealed that periodontal pathogens are also transmissible from mother and caregivers to infants.Therefore, it is logical that non-allergic children could become allergic after exposed to periodontopathic bacteria. However, the mechanism is still unclear. Purpose: The objective of this study is to verify a new concept that non-allergic rat may become allergic after exposed to Porphyromonas gingivalis lipopolysaccharide. Methods: Randomized control series design experimental study was conducted to 24 male Wistar rats, two experimental groups and one control group. One group was subjected to intrasulcular injection of PgLPS1435/1450. Tissue examination were done for allergy biomarkers with peroxidase immunohistochemistry for leukotriene C4 (LTC4) and eosinophilic cationic protein (ECP) in bronchus tissue. Serum level examination of interleukin 4 (IL-4), and immunoglobulin E (IgE) was done with ELISA. Data were analyzes using ANOVA. Results: after four days, LTC4 and ECP expression increased significantly (p=0.001); even insignificant, IL-4 and IgE serum level also increased. Conclusion: PgLPS is able to stimulate immunocompetent cells which changed the host immune response of non-allergic rats. Therefore, it is possible that they become allergic.Latar belakang: Menurut teori, penularan penyakit alergi termasuk asma merupakan hal yang mustahil. Fakta menunjukkn bahwa hampir semua anak penderita asma mempunyai alergi, tetapi tidak semua anak alergi menderita asma, sehingga mungkin ada faktor lain ya ng terlibat. Hal yang menarik adalah timbulnya gejala alergi pada anak non-alergi setelah orang tua mereka bekerja beberapa bulan pada orang yang alergi. Penelitian mutakhir juga menemukan bahwa bakteri periodontopatogen juga dapat ditularkan ke bayi dari ibu dan pengasuhnya. Sebagai akibatnya, sangat nasuk akal bila anak non-alergi menjadi alergi setelah terpajan bakteri periodontopatogen. Tujuan: Untuk verifikasi konsep baru, yaitu bahwa tikus non-alergi dapat menjadi alergi setelah terpajan lipopolisakarida. Metode: Pada 24 tikus Wistar jantan; dua kelompok perlakuan dan satu kontrol. Satu kelompok diberikan injeksi intrasulcular dengan PgLPS1435/1450. Pemeriksaan jaringan dilakukan pada biomarker alergi menggunakan imunohistokimia peroxidase untuk leukotriene C4 (LTC4) dan eosinophilic cationic protein (ECP) dari jaringan bronkus. Pemeriksaan kadar serum pada interleukin 4 (IL-4), dan immunoglobulin E (IgE) menggunakan metode ELISA. Data dianalisis dengan ANOVA. Hasil: Setelah empat hari, LTC4 ekspresi ECP meningkat secara bermakna (p=0.001); walau tidak bermakna, kadar IL-4 and IgE serum juga meningkat. Simpulan: PgLPS dapat merangsang sel imunokompeten sehingga dapat merubah respons imun tikus non-alergi menjadi alergi.
Pomegranate juice (Punica granatum) as an ideal mouthrinse for fixed orthodontic patients Haryono Utomo; Kimberly Clarissa Oetomo
Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi) Vol. 45 No. 4 (2012): December 2012
Publisher : Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga https://fkg.unair.ac.id/en

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Background: Prevention of caries as well as periodontal disease is mandatory during orthodontic treatment. Nevertheless, the use of antiseptic mouthrinse is contraindicated for prolonged use. Pomegranate juice is a polyphenol-rich juice with high antioxidant capacity as well as antimicrobial properties. It has been shown to exert beneficial characteristics for orthodontic patients such as antioxidant and anti inflammatory effects. Moreover, it contained fluoride and phosphorous which are cariostatic. Previous study in fixed orthodontic patients revealed that rinsing with this juice showed reduced dental plaque and superior compared with chlorhexidine. If it has unwanted effect by reducing pro-inflammatory reaction that also needed in orthodontic movement is not clearly understood. Purpose: The aim of the present review was to discuss the beneficial and unwanted effect of pomegranate juice mouthrinse towards orthodontic treatment. Reviews: Pomegranate has antimicrobial activity, its methanolic skin extract is the most potent followed by seed juice. Nevertheless, seed juice is not only tastier, easier to make but also has mild antimicrobial potency which is beneficial for long-term use. Healthy periodontal tissue is preferable for orthodontic movement since it resulted in less unwanted bone resorption. Conclusion: Regarding its beneficial effect and safety of pomegranate juice if use daily mouthrinse in fixed orthodontic patients, it could be proposed as an ideal long term use mouthrinse for fixed orthodontic patients. However, further researches should be done to verify this concept.Latar belakang: Pencegahan karies dan penyakit periodontal sangat penting dalam perawatan ortodontik. Walaupun demikian, penggunaan obat kumur antiseptik jangka panjang merupakan kontraindikasi. Jus buah delima sangat kaya akan polifenol dengan kemampuan antioksidan yang tinggi disertai kemampuan antimikroba. Beberapa penelitian telah menunjukkan dampak menguntungkan pada pasien ortodonti, yaitu sebagai antioksidan dan anti radang. Selain itu juga mengandung fluor dan fosfor yang bersifat kariostatik. Penelitian terdahulu pada pasien ortodonti cekat menunjukkan penurunan plak gigi yang lebih banyak dibanding dengan klorheksidin. Akan tetapi, apakah juga menyebabkan dampak merugikan yaitu mengurangi reaksi keradangan yang juga penting bagi pergerakan ortodonti masih belum jelas. Tujuan: Membahas dampak menguntungkan maupun merugikan jus buah delima pada perawatan ortodonti. Tinjauan pustaka: Buah delima merupakan antimikroba, ekstrak dari kulit yang mengandung metanol adalah paling kuat diikuti jus biji delima. Akan tetapi, jus biji lebih enak rasanya, mudah dibuat dan merupakan antimikroba ringan sehingga menguntungkan untuk pemakaian jangka panjang. Jaringan periodontal yang sehat diperlukan untuk pergerakan ortodonti karena dapat mengurangi resorpsi tulang. Kesimpulan: Berdasarkan dampak menguntungkan dan keamanan jus buah delima bila digunakan tiap hari, bahan ini dapat diusulkan sebagai obat kumur jangka panjang yang ideal untuk pasien ortodonti cekat. Walaupun begitu, penelitian lebih lanjut harus dilakukan untuk verifikasi konsep ini.
Simplified digital infra red photography: an alternative tool in Bite mark forensic investigation Haryono Utomo; Mieke Sylvia
Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi) Vol. 45 No. 2 (2012): June 2012
Publisher : Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga https://fkg.unair.ac.id/en

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Background: Decades ago, documentation of forensics evidences such as bitemarks, bloodstains and others which required sophisticated photographic techniques and equipments such as infrared (IR) and ultraviolet (UV) photography, became a problem since they only use film that must be developed. Therefore, direct evaluation of the photographic result could not be directly visualized. The equipments prices were relatively high. Moreover, most of the equipments were still not available and relatively expensive; and converted IR digital camera could not use for regular photography. Recently, digital camera made image documentation and editing easier. Purpose: This review was aimed to explore the different characteristics and benefits of regular digital camera in IR forensic photography as well as to simplify the equipments needed. Reviews: IR photography becomes easier since certain digital cameras could capture the IR image by using IR filters or to be switched to IR camera. The regular non-SLR digital camera had certain advantages compared to SLRs, such in focusing. However, since not every digital camera has the ability to capture IR light, laser pointer or TV remote could be used as a tester. Conclusion: Knowledge about IR Bite mark photography, characteristics of regular digital camera and its accesories could reduce the budget for an ideal standard forensic photographic equipments by modifications.Latar belakang: Puluhan tahun silam, dokumentasi bukti forensik seperti teraan gigit, bercak darah dan sebagainya yang memerlukan teknik dan peralatan yang canggih seperti fotografi infra merah (IR) dan ultraviolet (UV) merupakan masalah karena memakai film yang harus diproses terlebih dahulu untuk mengetahui hasilnya. Akibatnya, hasil pemotretan tidak bisa langsung dievaluasi, selain itu harganya relatif mahal, kamera digital yang diubah menjadi kamera IR tidak bisa untuk pemotretan biasa. Saat ini kamera digital dan program komputer mempermudah dokumentasi dan penyuntingan. Tujuan: Tujuan dari tulisan ini adalah untuk menjabarkan sifat dan keuntungan kamera digital dalam fotografi IR forensik dan menyederhanakan peralatan yang dibutuhkan. Tinjauan pustaka: Fotografi IR dipermudah karena kamera digital tertentu dapat menangkap gambar IR dengan menggunakan filter IR atau diubah menjadi kamera digital IR. Kamera biasa non-SLR mempunyai beberapa keuntungan dibandingkan SLR antara lain dalam memfokuskan obyek. Walaupun demikian, karena tidak semua kamera digital biasa dapat menangkap sinar IR, dapat dilakukan pengujian dengan penunjuk laser atau pengatur jarak jauh televisi. Kesimpulan: Pengetahuan tentang fotografi IR, kamera digital biasa dan peralatan tambahannya dapat mengurangi biaya peralatan fotografi IR standar forensik dengan cara modifikasi.