Do you see 3-D imaging becoming standard in orthodontics? |
93 total votes |
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47% |
a. Yes |
|
53% |
b. No |
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How is 3-D imaging impacting your practice? |
55 total votes |
|
15% |
a. I don't know much about it |
|
35% |
b. I don't use 3-D imaging yet, but considering it |
|
20% |
c. I have just started using 3-D imaging |
|
31% |
d. I use it routinely |
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If you use 3-D imaging, how do you use it? |
39 total votes |
|
26% |
a. I use it for my all my diagnostic records |
|
3% |
b. I use it in addition to conventional records |
|
5% |
c. I use it only to construct ceph and pano |
|
67% |
d. I use it only for special cases (impactions, etc.) |
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How do you obtain your 3-D scans? |
42 total votes |
|
26% |
a. I have a 3-D machine (i.e. CBCT) |
|
57% |
b. I use an imaging lab service |
|
17% |
c. I have access to a 3-D machine from a colleague |
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What kind of scan do you routinely obtain? |
41 total votes |
|
24% |
a. Full volumetric scan |
|
17% |
b. Small FOV scan |
|
39% |
c. Some of each depending on the case |
|
20% |
d. I don't know the difference |
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How do you evaluate the information in a 3-D scan? |
41 total votes |
|
24% |
a. I review only the data I am interested in |
|
27% |
b. I review all the data in the scan |
|
34% |
c. My lab provides me with a package of information |
|
10% |
d. I outsource some of the scans |
|
5% |
e. I outsource all of the scans |
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What level of education is needed to safely use 3-D in your practice? |
43 total votes |
|
21% |
a. Presentations at ortho meetings |
|
16% |
b. Instructions by colleagues who use 3-D |
|
21% |
c. Seminars by manufacturers |
|
42% |
d. Seminars by OMFR |
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What is your understanding of 3-D liability? |
46 total votes |
|
13% |
a. You take it, you read it, or else |
|
20% |
b. Only dental structures are required knowledge |
|
30% |
c. You must get training to safely read scans |
|
24% |
d. Outsourcing to OMFR is the only safe procedure |
|
13% |
e. Other |
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What is your current level of competency in using 3-D imaging? |
52 total votes |
|
6% |
a. I don't know anything about 3-D imaging |
|
19% |
b. I don't know my level of competency |
|
46% |
c. I am just starting to learn about 3-D imaging |
|
29% |
d. I have been using 3-D long enough to feel competent |
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Do you see 3-D imaging replacing conventional ortho records? |
54 total votes |
|
20% |
a. No, I will continue taking records as I do now |
|
19% |
b. Yes, 3-D could replace ortho records |
|
31% |
c. I see 3-D as complimentary to conventional records |
|
30% |
d. 3-D will eventually become "standard of care" |
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