Health Condition 1: K039- Disease of hard tissues of teeth,unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants aged 18 to 70 years who are reporting for aesthetic dental procedures in the departments of Conservative Dentistry, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Aesthetics, Prosthodontics, and Laser Dentistry. Participants who can understand Kannada or English and are able to follow the explanation given during consultation. Participants willing to provide written informed consent and cooperate with the study process.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with cognitive or psychological conditions that affect their understanding or communication. Individuals with severe systemic illness or those requiring emergency dental treatment. Patients who are not willing to give written consent or are unwilling to complete the study procedures. Individuals who have previously participated in similar dental education interventions or have already visited the dental clinic for the same type of treatment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in patient comprehension of dental treatment planning after explanation, assessed using a structured questionnaire.Timepoint: At the end of the study (ie. after 8 months) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of perceived clarity, satisfaction, & recall between Group A (verbal only) & Group B (visual + verbal), assessed using the same questionnaire.Timepoint: At the end of the study (ie. after 8 months) | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
MANIPAL COLLEGE OF DENTAL SCIENCES, MANIPAL