Do you think that CAD/CAM technology will replace traditional "impression" based restorative techniques in the future? |
771 total votes |
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| 68% |
| a. Yes |
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| 32% |
| b. No |
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Do you own a CAD/CAM system? |
531 total votes |
|
| 37% |
| a. Yes |
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| 63% |
| b. No |
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If you do not own a CAD/CAM system, what is the reason? |
344 total votes |
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| 54% |
| a. Cost |
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| 3% |
| b. Time commitment for learning CAD/CAM |
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| 10% |
| c. Limited use |
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| 17% |
| d. It just doesn't "fit" my practice style |
|
| 16% |
| e. Other |
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If you had to pick one CAD/CAM technology for your practice, which would it be? |
399 total votes |
|
| 65% |
| a. Imaging with onsite milling |
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| 35% |
| b. Imaging with offsite milling |
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Have you taken any continuing education courses in CAD/CAM technology? |
533 total votes |
|
| 69% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 31% |
| b. No |
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How do you feel about advanced training for CAD/CAM? |
513 total votes |
|
| 7% |
| a. It has little impact of the outcome. |
|
| 25% |
| b. It is somewhat important. |
|
| 68% |
| c. It is very important. |
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Have you had problems with your CAD/CAM equipment? |
289 total votes |
|
| 47% |
| a. I have had a no problems with my equipment. |
|
| 44% |
| b. I have had some minor problems with my equipment. |
|
| 9% |
| c. I have had major problems with my equipment. |
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Do you think the CAD/CAM technology in your practice has produced better restorations than lab made restorations? |
325 total votes |
|
| 28% |
| a. No, it produces less quality restorations than lab made restorations. |
|
| 40% |
| b. It produces restorations of equal quality. |
|
| 32% |
| c. Yes, it produces better quality restorations than lab made restorations. |
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Do you think CAD/CAM technology in your practice has increased your efficiency? |
296 total votes |
|
| 16% |
| a. It has caused me to be less efficient. |
|
| 54% |
| b. It has caused me to be more efficient. |
|
| 30% |
| c. It has not improved or decreased my efficiency. |
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