Open AccessInstant Virtual Treatment Outcome Using PowerPoint
Author(s) -
Fayyaz Ahamed,
Kavitha S. Iyer,
Amey J. Rathi,
Goutham Kalladka
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
apos trends in orthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2321-4600
pISSN - 2321-1407
DOI - 10.4103/apos.apos_10_18
Subject(s) - instant , outcome (game theory) , computer science , software , multimedia , instant messaging , informed consent , human–computer interaction , medicine , world wide web , alternative medicine , operating system , mathematics , physics , mathematical economics , quantum mechanics , pathology
The aim of this article is to introduce a faster and even simpler method where the patient can readily visualize the treatment outcome than the currently available methods. This article demonstrates how PowerPoint software can be used to generate instant virtual treatment outcomes (IVTOs) at the chairside using the patient’s digital photographs. The generated two-dimensional skeletal and dental IVTO provides the necessary communication aid in patient motivation and education. Furthermore, it serves as making a tremendous leap forward, toward informed consent.