title: Computer imaging versus conventional esthetic consultation: a prospective clinical study.
abstract: Computer imaging can be helpful in demonstrating to patients the potential outcome of esthetic dental procedures. The current clinical study assesses the effectiveness of computer imaging by comparing the reactions of patient and dentist to conventional consultations versus the use of computer imaging. The responses from 35 subjects show that computer imaging consultations are more effective in helping patients decide to accept treatment. Patient satisfaction was higher (93.75%) with computer consultations than with conventional methods (83.3%). Computer imaging consultations were easier to conduct but significantly (p < .05) more time consuming.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Sciences and Biomaterials, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: O S
authors.initials: OS
authors.lastname: Papasotiriou
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Nathanson
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Goldstein
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003142:Communication; D003196:Computer Graphics; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome