The feasibility of a three-dimensional charting interface for general dentistry

Schleyer, TKL and Thyvalikakath, TP and Malatack, P and Marotta, M and Shah, TA and Phanichphant, P and Price, G and Hong, J (2007) The feasibility of a three-dimensional charting interface for general dentistry. Journal of the American Dental Association, 138 (8). 1072 - 1080. ISSN 0002-8177

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Abstract

Background. Most current paper- and computer-based formats for patient documentation use a two-dimensional dental chart, a design that originated almost 150 years ago in the United States. No studies have investigated the inclusion of a three-dimensional (3-D) charting interface in a general dental record. Methods. A multidisciplinary research team with expertise in human-computer interaction, dental informatics and computer science conducted a 14-week project to develop and evaluate a proof of concept for a 3-D dental record. Through several iterations of paper- and computer-based prototypes, the project produced a high-fidelity (hi-fi) prototype that was evaluated by two dentists and two dental students. Results. The project implemented a prototypical patient record built around a 3-D model of a patient's maxillofacial structures. Novel features include automatic retrieval of images and radiographs; a flexible view of teeth, soft tissue and bone; access to historical patient data through a timeline; and the ability to focus on a single tooth. Conclusions. Users tests demonstrated acceptance for the basic design of the prototype, but also identified several challenges in developing intuitive, easy-to-use navigation methods and hi-fi representations in a 3-D record. Clinical Implications. Test participants in this project accepted the preliminary design of a 3-D dental record. Significant further research must be conducted before the concept can be applied and evaluated in clinical practice.

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Item Type:	Article
Status:	Published
Creators/Authors:	Creators Email Pitt Username ORCID Schleyer, TKL titus@pitt.edu TITUS 0000-0003-1829-971X Thyvalikakath, TP tpt1@pitt.edu TPT1 Malatack, P Marotta, M Shah, TA Phanichphant, P Price, G Hong, J
Centers:	Other Centers, Institutes, Offices, or Units > Center for Dental Informatics
Date:	1 January 2007
Date Type:	Publication
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of the American Dental Association
Volume:	138
Number:	8
Page Range:	1072 - 1080
DOI or Unique Handle:	10.14219/jada.archive.2007.0318
Schools and Programs:	School of Dental Medicine > Dental Science
Refereed:	Yes
ISSN:	0002-8177
MeSH Headings:	Database Management Systems; Dental Informatics--methods; Dental Records; Face--anatomy & histology; Facial Bones--anatomy & histology; Feasibility Studies; Humans; Imaging, Three-Dimensional--methods; Information Storage and Retrieval; Models, Anatomic; Radiography, Dental; Software Design; Software Validation; Systems Integration; Tooth--anatomy & histology; User-Computer Interface
PubMed ID:	17670873
Date Deposited:	12 Sep 2012 20:55
Last Modified:	05 Feb 2019 07:55
URI:	http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/14102

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