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A web-based endodontic case difficulty assessment tool
1Institute of Dentistry, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, Turner Street, London, E1 2AD, UK. pratik.shah@qmul.ac.uk.
Clinical Oral Investigations
|January 27, 2018
Summary
A new web-based tool, EndoApp, simplifies endodontic treatment planning by assessing case difficulty. Dental professionals found it user-friendly and valuable for education and triage, aiding in better treatment decisions.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Endodontics
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Accurate assessment of endodontic case difficulty is crucial for treatment planning and outcomes.
- Existing methods for case difficulty assessment can be subjective and time-consuming.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a web-based tool, EndoApp, for facilitating the identification, evaluation, and management of teeth requiring endodontic treatment.
- To assess the usability, user experience, and perceived relevance of EndoApp among dental professionals and students.
Main Methods:
- A literature search and analysis of existing forms informed the development of EndoApp using an online survey builder.
- A pilot study provided feedback for refinement.
- A cohort of 53 dental professionals and students assessed five test cases using EndoApp and completed a feedback form.
Main Results:
- The average usage time for EndoApp was 2 minutes and 7 seconds.
- The majority of participants reported a favorable user experience and found the tool relevant.
- EndoApp was highly regarded as an educational tool and for primary care triage.
Conclusions:
- EndoApp is a user-friendly tool that facilitates endodontic case difficulty assessment, providing valuable guidance for treatment planning.
- Further improvements and a smartphone application version are under development.
- The tool has the potential to improve cost-effectiveness and reduce procedural errors in endodontic treatment.
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