Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul University, Turkey.
Biomed Res Int. 2018 Jul 30;2018:5418592. doi: 10.1155/2018/5418592. eCollection 2018.
Dental photography is an essential part of orthodontic treatment. It is used during all stages, and many components can affect the image quality. During the procedure, attendants and the patient must often work together to obtain high-quality images. These aspects likely influence the patient's experience, which is important in today's healthcare services. This study qualitatively investigated the effects of dental photography procedures on the patient experience.
This research used a qualitative approach that included both observational and interview methods. Twenty patients (16-20 years old) underwent dental photography for the first time at the initial stage of orthodontic treatment.
The lack of detailed information regarding the procedure and the appearance of the intraoral mirrors and retractors were primary causes of patient stress prior to the procedure. During the procedure, the mirrors and retractors caused pain for most patients. The inefficient designs and lack of compatibility between the items used were the primary reasons for patient complaints.
Patients must be informed in advance and in detail about the procedure and the equipment to be used. Improved designs for the camera flash system and the intraoral equipment are needed to maximize both patient satisfaction and image quality.
口腔摄影是正畸治疗的重要组成部分。它在各个阶段都有使用，许多因素都会影响图像质量。在这个过程中，助手和患者必须经常合作，以获得高质量的图像。这些方面可能会影响患者的体验，而在当今的医疗保健服务中，患者体验是很重要的。本研究定性调查了口腔摄影程序对患者体验的影响。
本研究采用定性方法，包括观察法和访谈法。20 名（16-20 岁）患者在正畸治疗的初始阶段首次接受口腔摄影。
在治疗前，患者对治疗程序和口内窥镜及牵开器的外观缺乏详细的了解，这是导致患者紧张的主要原因。在治疗过程中，大多数患者感到镜子和牵开器会引起疼痛。器械的设计效率低下且不兼容是患者抱怨的主要原因。
必须提前并详细告知患者有关程序和使用设备的信息。需要改进相机闪光灯系统和口内设备的设计，以最大限度地提高患者满意度和图像质量。
