Perceptions in Digital Smile Design: Assessing Laypeople and Dental Professionals’ Preferences Using an Artificial-Intelligence-Based Application
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Published:2024-04-11
Issue:4
Volume:12
Page:104
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ISSN:2304-6767
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Container-title:Dentistry Journal
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Dentistry Journal
Author:
Buduru Smaranda1ORCID, Cofar Florin2, Mesaroș Anca1, Tăut Manuela1ORCID, Negucioiu Marius1, Almășan Oana1ORCID
Affiliation:
1. Prosthetic Dentistry and Dental Materials Department, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 32 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania 2. Doctoral School, Dental Medicine, Victor Babeş University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timișoara, Romania
Abstract
Digital Smile Design (DSD) is used in many fields of dentistry. This prospective observational study assessed laypeople’s and dental professionals’ perceptions of a DSD application. SmileCloud, an online DSD platform, was used to create two different designs for three patients; after that, the participants, in a 30-question online illustrated survey, were asked about the most attractive design and other features of the smile. Dentists’ and laypeople’s perceptions about specific DSD features were assessed. The Kolmogorov–Smirnov normality test was used. Descriptive and crosstab analyses compared the respondents’ opinions for each statement. Chi-square tests were used to determine the relationship between the questions and any association with age, gender, and profession. The test results were rated as significant at a p-value < 0.05. A total of 520 participants (dental professionals, students, dental technicians, and laypeople) were enrolled. The statistically significant features were self-esteem related to appearance (p = 0.05), facial and smile symmetry (p = 0.42, p < 0.0001), tooth color (p = 0.012), and symmetry of gums (p < 0.001). For each patient, the design with dominant round upper incisors and perfect symmetry was preferred (p < 0.001). Digital pre-visualization benefits diagnosis and enriches treatment planning. The dentist–dental technician–patient team should be involved in the decision-making process of pre-visualization.
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