ImplantoPUC: an educational application for mobile computing devices aimed at patients and professionals in the field of Implantology

Abstract

Objective: development of an application for mobile computer devices, mobile phones and tablets, which contains educational material for patients and professionals in the area of Implantology. The use of ImplantoPUC at PUC Minas implant dentistry clinics aims at a more effective communication between professionals and patients, with better visualization of the proposed treatments, improving the understanding of patients. Methods: for the development of ImplantoPUC, a responsive technology was used, and the application windows can adapt to different screen formats, consequently, the application can be made available on different platforms such as: Web, Android and Apple. The application size is 13.4 MB and was developed using the OutSystems platform using Apache Cordova. The prototype of the ImplantoPUC application can already be accessed through the link https://includesistemas.outsystemcloud.com/implantpuc/homescreen. Results: the application is still under test at PUC Minas implant dentistry clinics, but due to the pandemic its use is still below expectations. In the Play Store your rating has a maximum rating of 5.0, with more than 50 downloads so far. Conclusion: Implanto PUC makes the task of informing more interactive and easy to understand for patients, also assisting professionals in the area in obtaining updated information and at the reach of hands, and can also be used in other Dentistry Educational Institutions, becoming a reference in the area of implant dentistry.