True or false: 3D digital imaging is the best technology currently available to improve the quality of dentistry. |
174 total votes |
|
| 76% |
| True |
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| 24% |
| False |
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Do you use a DSLR in your practice? |
76 total votes |
|
| 61% |
| Yes |
|
| 39% |
| No |
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How long have you used your current intraoral camera? |
79 total votes |
|
| 6% |
| Less than a year |
|
| 20% |
| 1-3 years |
|
| 11% |
| 3-5 years |
|
| 49% |
| More than 5 years |
|
| 13% |
| I don't use an intraoral camera |
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Do you believe the ROI on CAD/CAM or 3D digital imaging is worth the cost of purchasing the technologies? |
77 total votes |
|
| 70% |
| Yes |
|
| 30% |
| No |
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Which imaging platform plays the biggest role in your practice? |
80 total votes |
|
| 24% |
| Intraoral cameras |
|
| 33% |
| 2D digital imaging |
|
| 11% |
| CAD/CAM |
|
| 30% |
| 3D digital imaging |
|
| 3% |
| Caries detection |
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Do you show patients images during or after treatment/consultation? |
80 total votes |
|
| 75% |
| During |
|
| 13% |
| After |
|
| 13% |
| Never |
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When did you start using a 3D scanner for taking impressions? |
78 total votes |
|
| 38% |
| Less than 2 years ago |
|
| 8% |
| 3–4 years ago |
|
| 23% |
| More than 5 years ago |
|
| 31% |
| We still use impression materials |
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Which digital imaging tech has the most positive impact on patients? |
79 total votes |
|
| 41% |
| Intraoral cameras |
|
| 13% |
| 2D digital imaging or 2D panoramic |
|
| 34% |
| 3D digital imaging |
|
| 11% |
| CAD/CAM |
|
| 1% |
| Advanced diagnostic tools (i.e., caries detection) |
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If you have not started using CAD/CAM, what is the primary reason? |
79 total votes |
|
| 34% |
| Cost |
|
| 28% |
| Not practical for my practice |
|
| 3% |
| Not enough patient demand |
|
| 1% |
| Apprehension in learning/training |
|
| 34% |
| I do use CAD/CAM |
|
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Do you still use film? |
81 total votes |
|
| 9% |
| Yes |
|
| 86% |
| No |
|
| 5% |
| Both |
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