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PEP: patient-supported esthetic protocol.

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The European Journal of Esthetic Dentistry : Official Journal of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry

|March 14, 2014

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The patient-supported esthetic protocol (PEP) enhances esthetic dentistry by involving patients in treatment decisions. This digital communication tool improves patient perception and team collaboration, ensuring esthetic preferences are met.

Area of Science:

Materials and Process Engineering
Digital Dentistry
Esthetic Dentistry

Background:

Digitalization in dentistry shifts communication towards technocratic interactions, potentially neglecting patient esthetic concerns.
Patients often feel unheard regarding their esthetic preferences, leading to dissatisfaction.
Current digital communication methods may lack empathy and personal connection in esthetic dental treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a simple tool, the patient-supported esthetic protocol (PEP), for patient involvement in esthetic dental treatment planning.
To enhance patient perception of care and ensure their esthetic wishes are considered.
To improve communication and collaboration within the dental healthcare team.

Main Methods:

Development and implementation of the patient-supported esthetic protocol (PEP).

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Utilizing PEP as a tool for direct patient engagement in esthetic decision-making.

Employing PEP for clear communication and record-keeping among dental professionals.

Main Results:

Patients feel more perceived, respected, and involved in their esthetic treatment planning.
PEP facilitates the clear documentation and implementation of patient-desired esthetic changes.
The protocol aids inter-team communication, allowing team members to understand patient preferences without direct involvement.

Conclusions:

The patient-supported esthetic protocol (PEP) effectively integrates patient preferences into esthetic dentistry.
PEP serves as a valuable communication tool for dental teams, improving collaboration.
PEP can be a component of quality management by documenting patient-centered esthetic goals.