It will be interesting to see how the increasing use of artificial intelligence will shape the world of treatment planning. Currently, we still require our eyes and our thinking minds to work to define the big picture, capture the information, identify the priorities, take into account the risks and benefits of alternatives, and present all this to patients as a road map with easy to understand choices.
Investing time in capture, analysis and planning allows the clinician and the patient to communicate and work together toward a shared end-goal. When this happens, the implementation of the clinical dentistry is well planned and considered, which will set expectations, increase patient satisfaction and reduce stress.