Communication Considerations and Tools for Success: Balancing the Art, Science, and Business of Dentistry
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FIGURE 5. USING COSMETIC DENTAL IMAGING TOOLS FOR COMMUNICATION-CLOSE-UP. The Imaging Presentation Page from DentaGraphics incorporates a current image of the patient's smile in close-up. This important tool presents the patient with a realistic idea of his or her "before" image.
FIGURE 6. USING COSMETIC DENTAL IMAGING TOOLS FOR COMMUNICATION -- PORTRAIT. Seeing a "before" and "after" image in portrait view presents the patient with a better idea of his or her actual smile, and provides an important tool with which to compare the expected and actual results obtained with treatment.
FIGURE 7. VISUALIZING THE OUTCOME - FACIAL. A close-up view of the expected outcome of treatment can be obtained using DentaGraphics visual imaging software. This view allows the patient to adjust his or her expectations to the anticipated actual result of treatment.
FIGURE 8. VISUALIZING THE OUTCOME -- SIDE VIEW. An image of the patient's smile after treatment is also available with the visual imaging software from DentaGraphics. This image strengthens the patient's understanding of the results that may be obtained, and enables the patient to see how the treatment plan will affect his or her overall appearance.
FIGURE 9. USING SMILE BLUEPRINT AS A PERSONALIZED COMMUNICATION TOOL. Smile Blueprint provides a more precise level of understanding, and is used as a personalized communication tool for the entire dental team. The blueprint is developed after treatment is accepted and financial arrangements have been made, but before beginning treatment.
FIGURE 10. ENSURING A COMMON AESTHETIC GOAL. Providing a personalized communication device such as Smile Blueprint ensures that all concerned parties from patient to dentist to staff to technician understand and agree upon a common aesthetic goal. The green outline indicates the proposed treatment overlaid on the original dentition.
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