Townie® Poll

Digital Imaging/CBCT

Poll conducted from 5/21/2010 To 6/18/2010

When it comes to 3D CBCT, would you rather...
49 total votes
43%
a. Own your own machine?
57%
Use a digital imaging service?
Are you considering Cone Beam CT for your principle ortho records?
38 total votes
55%
a. Not any time soon
11%
b. Don't think I need to
8%
c. Maybe in the next six to 12 months
26%
d. Seriously considering it
Are you considering a large FOV machine or small?
39 total votes
31%
a. Don't know the difference
23%
b. Small FOV appeals to me
28%
c. Large FOV seems best
18%
d. Depends on price of machine
When do you use CBCT most?
37 total votes
59%
a. Impactions
5%
b. Ectopic eruptions
24%
c. When 2D radiographs are not clear
11%
d. I don't find a use for CBCT
Are CBCT presentations at meetings influencing you?
39 total votes
33%
a. Not yet
38%
b. To some degree
3%
c. Depends on the presenter
26%
d. Yes, very convincing
What will influence you most to use CBCT?
38 total votes
26%
a. Evidence in case reports
5%
b. Respect for current users
18%
c. Legal pressures
50%
d. Standard of care
What creates hesitation to use CBCT?
39 total votes
59%
a. Cost of machines
5%
b. Need to raise fees
18%
c. Increased radiation
18%
d. Interpretation of scans
What is one major benefit of CBCT?
39 total votes
33%
a. Volume of data acquired
8%
b. More accurate measurements
56%
c. Better treatment planning
3%
d. Impresses patients with technology
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