Czy zdalne monitorowanie oparte na sztucznej inteligencji może pomóc w lepszym zarządzaniu wizytami awaryjnymi podczas skomplikowanego leczenia nakładkami?
Can AI-powered, remote monitoring help improve the management of emergency appointments relating to complex aligner treatments?
Tele-orthodontics and remote monitoring are an imminent reality that permit orthodontists to proactively monitor their patients with virtual examinations to supplement chairside appointments (1, 2). Most of the studies conducted on the use of Dental Monitoring have focused on the accuracy of the algorithmic software (8), and its effectiveness in remotely managing treatments to reduce chair time and increase treatment efficiency (3, 4). However, when it comes to orthodontic emergencies, no studies specifically evaluate the efficacy of DM. Only a few studies evaluated the role of tele-orthodontics in general, to help manage emergencies remotely, and have done so only in the pandemic phase using voice calls and smartphone applications such as WhatsApp® Messenger (5-7).
An orthodontic emergency is defined as a problem related to orthodontic mechanics that requires rapid intervention to resolve the following situations (7):
- resolve severe, physical discomfort (ulcers, irritation of the mucous membranes, lips, or tongue);
- treat infectious processes (periodontal abscesses associated with orthodontic device components);
- manage problems related to orthodontic mechanics that could compromise the integrity of the dental support tissue or cause adverse effects if not controlled by an orthodontist;
- reassure the patient in case [...]
