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Study on decision-making for orthodontic treatment plans based on analytic hierarchy process
Chenglu Ruan1, Jianying Xiong2, Zhihe Li2
1Department of stomatology, Sanming Integrated Medicine Hospital, Sanming, Fujian, China. 1197729290@qq.com.
BMC Oral Health
|April 24, 2024
Summary
Patients prefer invisible orthodontic correction, according to a study using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). This method offers a quantitative approach to selecting personalized orthodontic treatment plans for better outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Dental Science
- Decision Science
Background:
- Orthodontics is crucial for oral health and aesthetics.
- Current patient selection of orthodontic treatments lacks objective evaluation methods.
- A need exists for quantitative approaches to enhance orthodontic plan selection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a quantitative and systematic method for evaluating and comparing orthodontic treatment options.
- To enhance the scientific validity and effectiveness of orthodontic treatment planning.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) combined with semantic analysis.
- Developed an AHP model and evaluation matrix based on patient requirements and treatment factors.
- Employed expert panels for rating factors and the geometric mean method for calculating criterion weights.
Main Results:
- Invisible orthodontic correction showed a significant preference over other solutions, with a weight score 0.3923 higher.
- Patient-centered factors like comfort and ease of cleaning were highly valued.
Conclusions:
- The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) provides an objective, scientific, and personalized framework for orthodontic treatment planning.
- This decision support system can improve clinical outcomes and enhance patient quality of life.
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