One of the most common and pervasive problems among dentists is the difficulty in communicating to patients the need for continuity in the treatment plan for implant-prosthetic procedures through a series of check-ups aimed at monitoring the condition of the implant . Often, patients who have undergone implant-prosthetic procedures fail to consistently attend check-ups, which are essential to safeguard the work performed and prevent deterioration of the peri-implant bone.
This happens for a number of reasons, often related to a superficial knowledge of the subject on the part of the patient, who, out of habit or prejudicial information, believes that an installed implant can – in any case – be considered permanent, when in fact, to ensure its long-term maintenance, it is necessary to undergo routine checks that allow for timely intervention to resolve any critical issues.
Alfred, IDI Evolution 's new artificial intelligence platform , addresses this need precisely through its advanced medical record functionality, allowing clinicians to engage patients in the maintenance process. Alfred collects and analyzes data, graphical materials, and photographs , offering the ability to show patients not only the current status of previous work, but also its progress over time. This then demonstrates—with data and infographics in hand— whether the situation is worsening or improving (for example, in terms of bleeding gums or hygiene). The platform's built-in analysis tools also allow clinicians to schedule "tailored" checkups based on the actual needs of each individual case.
Engaging patients with readily available information and graphics is key to ensuring patient consistency during follow-up visits. Raising patient awareness also highlights the quality of your work.
The advanced medical record, and more generally, a platform like Alfred, can archive and process every step of the treatment plan . It's also worth noting the support provided by the advanced medical record in the initial phase of the patient's approach to the treatment plan, where awareness of oral pathologies is essential. Thanks to Alfred's advanced medical record, clinician and patient are guided to take appropriate actions at the appropriate time, creating the conditions for the patient to rely on their clinician even during the maintenance phase.
Finally, the advanced medical record allows for the valorization and visibility of the analysis, planning, and preparation work performed by clinicians before surgery, and obviously for the validation of the accuracy of their work during the patient's time in the chair.
"With the advanced, digital medical record, clinicians will be able to communicate more immediately with patients, accurately documenting every step. But since we like to think of everything, we've also equipped Alfred's medical record with various features for sharing materials on social networks while fully respecting patient privacy. Being able to share your work with a relevant community can be an excellent marketing tool for practices," says Andrea Piantoni , Chief Innovation Officer of IDI Evolution, and continues: "With Alfred, we set ourselves a simple goal: to shine a spotlight on the work of dentists, creating a platform that not only facilitates and facilitates it, but also enhances and celebrates it."
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