Comparison of multimedia system and conventional method in patients’ selecting prosthetic treatment

Autor: Baghai R, Khojaste A, Ali Khasi M, Vahid R, Shabestari Omati Gh
Jazyk: perština
Rok vydání: 2010
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Zdroj: Journal of Dental Medicine, Vol 23, Iss 3, Pp 161-166 (2010)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1024-641X
2008-2444
Popis: "nBackground and Aims: Selecting an appropriate treatment plan is one of the most critical aspects of dental treatments. The purpose of this study was to compare multimedia system and conventional method in patients' selecting prosthetic treatment and the time consumed."nMaterials and Methods: Ninety patients were randomly divided into three groups. Patients in group A, once were instructed using the conventional method of dental office and once multimedia system and time was measured in seconds from the beginning of the instruction till the patient had came to decision. The patients were asked about the satisfaction of the method used for them. In group B, patients were only instructed using the conventional method, whereas they were only exposed to soft ware in group C. The data were analyzed with Paired-T-test"n(in group A) and T-test and Mann-Whitney test (in groups B and C)."nResult: There was a significant difference between multimedia system and conventional method in group A and also between groups B and C (P
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