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Images of your future

D Downes-Powell

    British Dental Journal
    |May 8, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary

    Dental patients can now visualize restorative dentistry outcomes before treatment using a dental imager. This technology improves patient understanding and satisfaction by allowing them to see desired results and the dentist to showcase possibilities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dentistry
    • Medical Imaging
    • Patient Communication

    Background:

    • Traditionally, patients lacked visual aids for understanding proposed restorative dentistry treatments.
    • This often led to uncertainty and unmet expectations regarding dental outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and highlight the benefits of using a dental imager in restorative dentistry.
    • To enhance patient comprehension and engagement in treatment planning.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing a dental imager to provide patients with a visual representation of potential restorative work.
    • Facilitating a two-way communication channel where patients can express aesthetic desires.

    Main Results:

    • Patients can now preview proposed dental work, addressing the 'buying sight unseen' issue.
    • The dental imager allows for clear visualization of desired aesthetic improvements.

    Conclusions:

    • Dental imagers significantly improve the patient experience in restorative dentistry.
    • This technology empowers patients by enabling them to actively participate in visualizing their treatment goals.

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