tech Flashcards
AI
- Diagnosis and treatment planning
- Only assists dentists not do job for them
Pros
* Detect oral cancers before dentists can see them- intraoral scanners
* Big killers cos not detected quick enough
* Radiograph/ x ray then AI can detect caries/ periodontal disease and how far it has gone
Cons
* Uses our data sometimes without us knowing it
* Patient confidentiality issue
* Need pics of ppls intimate dental records to train AI
* Only rich clinics can access these things- intraoral scanners usually only in private
* Health inequity between classes
* Against pillar of justice
* Lack of human interaction during treatment
* Communication is so important in dentistry- wex
* Harder to build rapport and patient dentist relationship
* Patients trust u less
tele dentistry
use of interactive audio, video, data communications to provide and support dental care
able to get some types of dental care through remote video, as opposed to going into a dentist’s office.
Rise in demands for teledentistry during covid 19 due to lockdown measures
Pros
* Time efficiency
* No need to travel- patient and dentist
* No commute time, waiting time
* Dentists have better control over their schedules- improve access and availability for patients
* Patient engagement and education
* Increases cos patients in comfort of their own environments
* More accessible
* Elderly- mobility issues
* Dental anxiety
* Patients living in rural/ remote areas
Cons
* Limited scope of care
* No procedures requiring physical intervention eg cleanings, fillings
* Only consultations, education, diagnosis
* Lack of personal interaction
* Virtual interactions may feel less personal and empathetic
* Impacting patient satisfaction and trust
* Harder to build patient dentist relationship
In conclusion
Expands access to care and is convenient to both patients and dentists
But has limitations
So should be integrated w in person visits
Not used alone
cadcam dentistry
Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing
use of digital technology to design and manufacture dental restorations
Eg crowns, implants
- Intraoral scanners capture precise 3D images of a patents teeth and gums
- Digital impression used by specialised software to design restorations
- Restoration printed from high quality materials
Pros
* Efficient
* Same day
* Single visit
* No temporary crowns
* More accurate
* More patient comfort
* Digital impressions more comfy than alginate
Cons
* Not suitable for all cases
* Highly complex
* Cadcam equipment requires regular maintenance and software updates
* High initial cost
* NHS air underfunded
In conclusion
enhances the accuracy, speed, and aesthetics of restorative treatments, providing benefits for both dentists and patients
intra oral scanners
digital devices used in dentistry to capture 3D images of a patient’s teeth and oral structures
replace traditional impression materials
Uses
* Restorative
* Orthodontics
* Implant
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Pros
* Accurate
* Reduced human error
* Increases comfort for patients
* Eliminates uncomfortable impression materials
* Faster workflow
* More sustainable
* Reduces use of disposable mats eg impression trays and plaster models
Cons
* High initial cost
* Requires extra training
