Table 1: Scale-content validity index.

Score

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

S-CVI

Questions

%

 

1.     Name

0

0

0

7

0

0

0

100

1

2.     Email

0

0

0

7

0

0

0

100

1

3.     Gender

0

0

0

7

0

0

0

100

1

4.     Year of Post-Graduation

0

3

4

0

0

42.85

57.14

0

0.57

5.     Clinical Experience

0

2

5

0

0

28.57

71.43

0

0.71

6.     Type of Practice

0

2

4

1

0

28.57

57.14

14.28

0.71

7.     Are you aware of Digital Orthodontics?

0

0

0

7

0

0

0

100

1

8.     There are several digital tools and platforms that aid in enhancing the orthodontic treatment, accuracy and efficiency. Which of

these are you aware of? (multiple answers)

0

0

0

7

0

0

0

100

1

9.     Which of these digital platforms are you currently utilizing? Name them. (multiple answers)

0

0

0

7

0

0

0

100

1

10.  What method do you practice for making impression of patients?

0

0

0

7

0

0

0

100

1

11.  Which method of making impression gives more convenience as per operator and patient perspective according to you?

0

0

0

7

0

0

0

100

1

12.  In the COVID-19 pandemic, which method of impression taking will be a better option according to you?

0

0

0

7

0

0

0

100

1

13.  What method of radiographic analysis do you practice?

0

0

0

7

0

0

0

100

1

14.  Do you use 3D soft tissue prediction softwares for orthognathic surgeries?

0

0

0

7

0

0

0

100

1

15.  Do you think that with usage of digitally customized bracket systems and wires along with virtual diagnosis and treatment planning,

total orthodontic treatment time will decrease compared to the conventional methods?

0

0

0

7

0

0

0

100

1

16.  Will you be investing in digital and customized orthodontic systems in the future? 

0

0

0

7

0

0

0

100

1

17.  Which digital technologies used in orthodontics would you like to invest in? (Multiple answers)

0

0

0

7

0

0

0

100

1

18.  Is the increased cost of these digital technologies deterring you from using them in your routine practice?

0

0

0

7

0

0

0

100

1

19.  Are you concerned about the availability of 3D printers and digital tools in today's world starting a trend for companies to directly

deliver aligners and orthodontic appliances to patient at doorstep?

0

0

0

7

0

0

0

100

1

20.  Do you think digital orthodontics will have a significant role in the field of orthodontics in future?

0

0

0

7

0

0

0

100

1