Objective: To study how to develop the consultative multimedia system for prosthodontics facilitating the communication between the dentists and patients, using multimedia techniques.
Methods: The Founder Author Tools V2.1 was used to develop the consultative system in the Pwin95/98 environment. Many forms (such as the articles, pictures, sound and video) of the prosthodontic knowledge were edited in this system.
Results: The consultative multimedia system for prosthodontics was developed, and there were three main parts of the system: (1) the background of medical departments, (2) introductions of the medical specialists (including their photos and working time), (3) introducing the common acknowledge of prosthodontics.
Conclusion: The visualization of the prosthodontic problems consulted by patients frequently can facilitate the communication between the dentists and patients and spare visit time. This system are welcome by the patients.