Do you see 3D imaging becoming standard in orthodontics? |
93 total votes |
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58% |
a. Yes |
|
42% |
b. No |
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How is 3D imaging impacting your practice? |
56 total votes |
|
11% |
a. I don't know much about it |
|
32% |
b. I don't use 3D imaging yet, but considering it |
|
21% |
c. I have just started using 3D imaging |
|
36% |
d. I use it routinely |
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If you use 3D imaging, how do you use it? |
45 total votes |
|
24% |
a. I use it for my all my diagnostic records |
|
7% |
b. I use it in addition to conventional records |
|
0% |
c. I use it only to construct ceph and pano |
|
69% |
d. I use it only for special cases (impactions, etc.) |
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How do you obtain your 3D scans? |
47 total votes |
|
32% |
a. I have a 3D machine (i.e. CBCT) |
|
28% |
b. I use an imaging lab service |
|
40% |
c. I have access to a 3D machine from a colleague |
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What kind of scan do you routinely obtain? |
45 total votes |
|
51% |
a. Full volumetric scan |
|
4% |
b. Small FOV scan |
|
36% |
c. Some of each depending on the case |
|
9% |
d. I don't know the difference |
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How do you evaluate the information in a 3D scan? |
47 total votes |
|
36% |
a. I review only the data I am interested in |
|
23% |
b. I review all the data in the scan |
|
4% |
c. My lab provides me with a package of information |
|
21% |
d. I outsource some of the scans |
|
15% |
e. I outsource all of the scans |
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What level of education do you feel is needed to safely use 3D in your practice? |
49 total votes |
|
14% |
a. Presentations at ortho meetings |
|
10% |
b. Instructions by colleagues who use 3D |
|
20% |
c. Seminars by manufacturers |
|
55% |
d. Seminars by OMFR |
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What is your understanding of 3D liability? |
49 total votes |
|
12% |
a. You take it, you read it, or else |
|
10% |
b. Only dental structures are required knowledge |
|
39% |
c. You must get training to safely read scans |
|
31% |
d. Outsourcing to OMFR is the only safe procedure |
|
8% |
e. Other |
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What is your current level of competency in using 3D imaging? |
50 total votes |
|
4% |
a. I don't know anything about 3D imaging |
|
18% |
b. I don't know my level of competency |
|
38% |
c. I am just starting to learn about 3D imaging |
|
40% |
d. I have been using 3D long enough to feel competent |
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Do you see 3D imaging replacing conventional ortho records? |
53 total votes |
|
25% |
a. No, I will continue taking records as I do now |
|
25% |
b. Yes, 3D could replace ortho records |
|
19% |
c. I see 3D as complimentary to conventional records |
|
32% |
d. 3D will eventually become "standard of care" |
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How often do you obtain CBCT records for your patients? |
48 total votes |
|
6% |
a. Never |
|
38% |
b. Rarely |
|
25% |
c. Sometimes |
|
19% |
d. Frequently |
|
13% |
e. Always |
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