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Berna Uzun1,2, Dilber Uzun Ozsahin1,3,4, Hani Hamdan5
1Near East University, DESAM Research Institute, Nicosia, TRNC, Mersin 10, Turkey.
Biomed Research International
|August 19, 2021
Summary
This study used the Fuzzy PROMETHEE method to rank dental tools based on multiple criteria. The dental mirror was found to be the most effective instrument among those evaluated.
Area of Science:
- Decision Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Dental Materials Science
Background:
- Decision-making with multiple criteria is complex, especially in medical equipment selection.
- Conflicting criteria in dental tool selection pose significant challenges for professionals.
- Multicriteria decision-making (MCDA) methods offer analytical solutions for complex choices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To apply multicriteria decision-making theories to evaluate commonly used dental instruments.
- To rank six essential dental tools based on predefined criteria and linguistic data.
- To demonstrate the utility of the Fuzzy PROMETHEE method in dental equipment selection.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Fuzzy PROMETHEE decision-making method for linguistic data analysis.
- Evaluated six frequently used dental tools: dental mirror, suction, air abrasion, handpiece, laser, and X-ray.
- Compared tools based on selected criteria and assigned importance weights.
Main Results:
- The Fuzzy PROMETHEE method successfully ranked the dental tools.
- The dental mirror was identified as the most effective tool.
- The ranking order was: dental mirror, dental suction, dental air abrasion, dental handpiece, dental laser, and dental X-ray.
Conclusions:
- The Fuzzy PROMETHEE method provides a robust framework for ranking dental instruments.
- The study highlights the importance of systematic evaluation in selecting effective dental tools.
- This approach enables more specific and preference-based results in complex selection scenarios.
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