Townie® Poll

Digital Imaging

Poll conducted from 2/17/2021 To 3/9/2021

Do you still use film?
292 total votes
16%
Yes
76%
No
8%
Both
Which imaging platform plays the biggest role in your practice?
157 total votes
23%
Intraoral cameras
55%
2D digital imaging
8%
CAD/CAM
7%
3D digital imaging
6%
Caries detection
Do you show patients images during or after treatment/consultation?
156 total votes
81%
During
13%
After
6%
Never
When did you start using a 3D scanner for taking impressions?
157 total votes
10%
Less than 2 years ago
8%
3–4 years ago
14%
More than 5 years ago
68%
We still use impression materials
Do you use a DSLR in your practice?
153 total votes
44%
Yes
56%
No
How long have you used your current intraoral camera?
159 total votes
6%
Less than a year
18%
1-3 years
14%
3-5 years
35%
More than 5 years
26%
I don't use an intraoral camera
Do you believe the ROI on CAD/CAM or 3D digital imaging is worth the cost of purchasing the technologies?
150 total votes
49%
Yes
51%
No
Which digital imaging tech has the most positive impact on patients?
152 total votes
53%
Intraoral cameras
23%
2D digital imaging or 2D panoramic
11%
3D digital imaging
12%
CAD/CAM
2%
Advanced diagnostic tools (i.e., caries detection)
If you have not started using CAD/CAM, what is the primary reason?
153 total votes
42%
Cost
22%
Not practical for my practice
5%
Not enough patient demand
5%
Apprehension in learning/training
27%
I do use CAD/CAM
True or false: 3D digital imaging is the best technology currently available to improve the quality of dentistry.
154 total votes
59%
True
41%
False
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