Attitude towards Telemonitoring in Orthodontists and Orthodontic Patients

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the attitude of dentists and patients towards the use of Dental MonitoringTM (DM), an orthodontic telemonitoring software. Thus, two different specially prepared specific questionnaires were administered to 80 dentists (40 were general dentists and 40 orthodontists) and 80 orthodontic patients. All dentists judged positively telemonitoring, as 96.25% of them considered telemonitoring indicative of high tech and high-quality treatment; 100% considered it a way to reduce the number of in-office visits; 17.5% agreed on a weekly telemonitoring frequency, 40% on a biweekly, and 42.5% on a lower frequency. Further, 97.5% of patients judged positively telemonitoring; 81.25% of them considered telemonitoring indicative of high-tech treatment; 81.25% declared to be interested in reducing the number of in-office visits through telemonitoring; 27.5% agreed on taking self-picture every week, 57.5% every two weeks, and 15% on a lower frequency. Both patients and dentists positively judged telemonitoring, considering it a technologically advanced tool increasing the perception of quality and accuracy of the treatment. Both groups were interested in reducing the number of in-office visits, although not all of them revealed to be ready to invest more money and time in it.

The Attitude, Perception, and Mental Health of Patients Receiving Orthodontic Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia

“…Recent studies have found that tele-monitoring and remote monitoring are positive approaches to evaluate the orthodontic health status of the patient in this pandemic era. 15,16 The use of smartphones and digital technology can be useful in evaluating the progression of the treatment and improving the patient's cooperation. 17 Due to the current pandemic, 63% of the patients could not visit their orthodontist for the last 3-6 months.…”

3D Printed Orthodontic Distalizer with Individual Base for Tooth-Borne Hybrid Approach in Class II Unilateral Malocclusions Treatment

“…Debonding incidents were mostly caused by patientadmitted non-compliance during eating and material damage was rare. Interesting aspect of this study is that all orthodontic patients` intraoral situation was monitored remotely with tele-Health solution -Dental Monitoring, which is judged positively with orthodontists Dalessandri et al 2021 [73] Small differences in material properties had no clinically relevant impact on the distalizers performance. Implication of these findings might suggest wider possibility of suitable materials -dedicated dental resins.…”

Effectiveness of a Selective Etching Technique in Reducing White Spots Formation around Lingual Brackets: A Prospective Cohort Clinical Study

“…Resin infiltration is considered useful in terms of both reducing the WSL area and to increasing its esthetic appearance [38]. Innovative systems such as telemonitoring and web-based smartphone apps, reducing plaque accumulation and ameliorating overall oral hygiene, help to reduce a factor favorable for WSL onset [39,40].…”