Do you utilize self-ligating systems? |
128 total votes |
|
| 54% |
| Yes |
|
| 46% |
| No |
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Which cosmetic appliance is more popular in your practice? |
115 total votes |
|
| 42% |
| Clear braces |
|
| 58% |
| Clear aligners |
|
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The usage of TADS in your practice has... |
115 total votes |
|
| 19% |
| Increased |
|
| 32% |
| Decreased |
|
| 49% |
| Stayed the same/I don't place TADS |
|
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Do you bond all of your brackets or do you use some bands in an ideal situation? |
161 total votes |
|
| 48% |
| Bond all |
|
| 52% |
| Some bands |
|
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Are you doing more or less early treatments than you were five years ago? |
141 total votes |
|
| 23% |
| More cases |
|
| 22% |
| Fewer cases |
|
| 55% |
| About the same |
|
| 0% |
| I do not offer early treatment |
|
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Digital scans or traditional impressions? |
142 total votes |
|
| 60% |
| Digital |
|
| 40% |
| Traditional |
|
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Do you make retainers in your practice? |
115 total votes |
|
| 39% |
| Yes, 100 percent of them |
|
| 45% |
| No, some retainers are made by a lab |
|
| 16% |
| We use a lab for all retainers |
|
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Do you currently own a laser? |
112 total votes |
|
| 21% |
| Yes, and it gets good use |
|
| 28% |
| Yes, but I don't use it often |
|
| 15% |
| No, but I will purchase one within three years |
|
| 37% |
| I have no desire to own a laser |
|
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What wire are most likely going to use when finishing? |
115 total votes |
|
| 9% |
| NiTi |
|
| 36% |
| TMA |
|
| 52% |
| Stainless steel |
|
| 3% |
| Other |
|
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Which type of model do you prefer to study? |
115 total votes |
|
| 39% |
| Traditional plaster |
|
| 37% |
| Digital |
|
| 24% |
| Depends on the case |
|
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