Townie® Poll

Clinical Options

Poll conducted from 11/28/2018 To 12/26/2018

Do you utilize self-ligating systems?
128 total votes
54%
Yes
46%
No
Which cosmetic appliance is more popular in your practice?
115 total votes
42%
Clear braces
58%
Clear aligners
The usage of TADS in your practice has...
115 total votes
19%
Increased
32%
Decreased
49%
Stayed the same/I don't place TADS
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
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
Digital scans or traditional impressions?
142 total votes
60%
Digital
40%
Traditional
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
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
What wire are most likely going to use when finishing?
115 total votes
9%
NiTi
36%
TMA
52%
Stainless steel
3%
Other
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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