When helping your patient decide between metal and composite posts for their bridge or crown treatment, it’s important to make sure that they completely understand the differences between the two treatment methods. Here’s how DentiCalc can help.
In many cases, a simple lack of information can be the root cause for patients avoiding following through with the treatment they need, or choosing a treatment method that may not be the best for them.
This is something that can quickly be fixed by taking a few extra steps to ensure that the patient fully understands their proposed treatment plan.
It is important to then explain:
The human brain processes information much more efficiently when there is a visual aid present to accompany the information. In fact, 90% of all learning is visual.
When taking this into consideration, it certainly highlights the importance of providing your patient with some sort of visual aid to help them process the information.
Identifying the Issue
In many cases, a simple lack of information can be the root cause for patients avoiding following through with the treatment they need, or choosing a treatment method that may not be the best for them.
This is something that can quickly be fixed by taking a few extra steps to ensure that the patient fully understands their proposed treatment plan.
It is important to then explain:
- Metal posts are extremely durable, but may post the risk for fracture over time
- Composite posts face a lower risk for fracture due to their ability to brace high amounts of stress with little friction, but may not prove to be as durable as metal posts
- Teeth restored with a metal post may experience sensitivity to hot and cold
How Can DentiCalc Help?
The human brain processes information much more efficiently when there is a visual aid present to accompany the information. In fact, 90% of all learning is visual.
When taking this into consideration, it certainly highlights the importance of providing your patient with some sort of visual aid to help them process the information.