True or false: 3D digital imaging is the best technology currently available to improve the quality of dentistry. |
174 total votes |
|
76% |
True |
|
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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