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A Comparative study on the Effectiveness of Augmented Reality on Denture Tooth Selection
1Leeds Dental Institute, University of Leeds. Worsley Building, Clarendon Way, Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 9LU.
Summary
Augmented reality (AR) significantly improves the denture tooth selection process. Patients and clinicians preferred AR for its ease of use and accuracy over traditional methods.
Area of Science:
- Dental prosthetics
- Human-computer interaction
- Medical technology
Background:
- Tooth selection for removable dentures is challenging for patients and dentists.
- Current methods can be time-consuming and lack patient engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of augmented reality (AR) in enhancing the patient experience during denture tooth selection.
- To compare AR-based tooth selection with conventional methods.
Main Methods:
- A virtual library of diverse tooth shapes and sizes was created using 3D scanning.
- An AR software application, 'ToothPick', was developed using this library.
- Seventeen participants underwent a comparative study with two appointments to trial the AR app and complete a survey.
Main Results:
- 86% of participants preferred the AR app over conventional methods by the second appointment.
- Participants reported increased ease of use and accuracy with AR simulation.
- AR effectively replicated the wax try-in stage.
Conclusions:
- The study population favored the adoption of AR technology for denture tooth selection.
- AR offers benefits for both patient and clinician perspectives in the tooth selection process.
- AR technology shows promise for improving dental prosthetic workflows.
