TELEMEDICINE IN ORTHODONTICS: THE REMOTIZATION OF ORTHODONTIC RECORDS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY

Authors

  • Gianluigi Caccianiga University of Milan-Bicocca, Department of Surgery and Interdisciplinary Medicine, Dental Clinic, Italy
  • Claudia Crestale University of Milan-Bicocca, Department of Surgery and Interdisciplinary Medicine, Dental Clinic, Italy
  • Paolo Zorzella University of Milan-Bicocca, Department of Surgery and Interdisciplinary Medicine, Dental Clinic, Italy
  • Dorina Lauritano University of Milan-Bicocca, Department of Surgery and Interdisciplinary Medicine, Dental Clinic, Italy
  • Alessandra Cantu University of Milan-Bicocca, Department of Surgery and Interdisciplinary Medicine, Dental Clinic, Italy
  • Marco Baldoni University of Milan-Bicocca, Department of Surgery and Interdisciplinary Medicine, Dental Clinic, Italy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19044/esj.2013.v9n33p%25p

Abstract

Objective: Aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of Dental Centers connected to each other managing orthodontic records. The secondary aim was to carry out epidemiological studies and to evaluate their compliance with local health policies.
Methods: Cloud Computing Technology and Video chat systems were used. Epidemiologic data from four orthodontic Centers were collected. Prevalence of the skeletal class and the IOTN (Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need) were determined.
Results: Tele epidemiology provided a sample of 1501 patients. 7% presented skeletal class III and 36 % skeletal class II. The IOTN Index was grater in Clinic of Monza and Bergamo than the other Centers.
Conclusions: Cloud and Video chat systems are fundamental tools for improving efficiency in Tele Orthodontics. Epidemiological studies are useful for manage the Dental Centers and for planning health policies regarding prevention, education and economic support.

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Published

2013-11-30

How to Cite

Caccianiga, G., Crestale, C., Zorzella, P., Lauritano, D., Cantu, A., & Baldoni, M. (2013). TELEMEDICINE IN ORTHODONTICS: THE REMOTIZATION OF ORTHODONTIC RECORDS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY. European Scientific Journal, ESJ, 9(33). https://doi.org/10.19044/esj.2013.v9n33p%p

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 33 (2013): ESJ November Edition

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