Uso de smartphones como auxiliar no diagnóstico do retratamento endodôntico

Abstract

The aim of this study was to develop an application for mobile devices to help make decisions about the need for endodontic retreatment, based on clinical, radiographic and scientific concepts. The research was based on articles found in the Virtual Health Library (VHL), MEDLINE, Lilacs and Dentistry and Oral Science Source (DOSS) databases, with inclusion criteria that required full text available, publications between 2018 and 2023 and Portuguese, English and Spanish languages. Of the 836 articles initially found, 15 were considered relevant and indexed after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The stages for developing the application included: 1) Analysis of the available literature in relation to the proposed topic and benchmarking of other existing applications; 2) Survey of requirements and development of the software through a questionnaire applied to a group of specialists; 3) Survey of requirements and development of the software through a multidisciplinary team; and 4) Registration of the software with the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI). To organize and structure the data collected, the REDCap electronic capture platform was used, which allowed the information to be systematized in a secure and accessible way. In addition, the decision-making process was modeled using a visual tool for creating diagrams, Creately, making it possible to create a decision tree based on scientific literature. Although a final evaluation has not yet been carried out, the study participants considered Endorett to be an effective and didactic tool for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, highlighting its practical applicability and scientific basis. The tool could significantly contribute to and facilitate clinical decision-making, offering greater security to the professional, and it is hoped that, in the future, it will become an important resource in endodontic diagnosis and integration into academic teaching, as well as assisting in endodontic retreatment in a more precise and efficient manner.