Table 2: Evaluation of knowledge, attitude and practice of
digital orthodontics among study participants.
|
Question
|
Options
|
N
(%) |
|
Are
you aware of digital orthodontics |
Yes |
307
(100.0) |
|
No |
- |
|
|
There
are several digital tools and platforms that aid in enhancing the orthodontic
treatment, accuracy and efficiency. Which of these are you aware of? |
DP,
DI, DSM, DR (CBCT, OPG, etc.), DCA, DSP, VBPR, Digital fabrication of
appliances and retainers, CA, 3D printing in Orthodontics |
50
(16.3) |
|
DP,
DI, DSM, DR (CBCT, OPG, etc.), DCA, DSP, VBPR, Digital fabrication of
appliances and retainers, CA, 3D printing in Orthodontics, RP |
12
(3.9) |
|
|
DP,
DI, DSM, DR (CBCT, OPG, etc.), DCA, DSP, VBPR, Digital fabrication of
appliances and retainers, FEM, CA, 3D printing in Orthodontics |
62
(20.2) |
|
|
DP,
DI, DSM, DR (CBCT, OPG, etc.), DCA, DSP, VBPR, Digital fabrication of
appliances and retainers, FEM, CA, 3D printing in Orthodontics, RP |
99(32.2) |
|
|
DP,
DI, DSM, DR (CBCT, OPG, etc.), DCA, DSP, Digital fabrication of appliances
and retainers, CA, 3D printing in Orthodontics, RP |
71
(23.1) |
|
|
DP,
DI, DSM, DR (CBCT, OPG, etc.), DCA, DSP, Digital fabrication of appliances
and retainers, FEM, CA, 3D printing in Orthodontics |
13
(4.2) |
|
|
Which
of these digital platforms are you currently utilizing? Name them.
|
DP,
DR |
135
(44) |
|
DP,
DR, DI |
61
(19.9) |
|
|
DP,
DR, DI, DCA, CA |
61
(19.9) |
|
|
DP,
DR, DI, DCA, CA, surgical planning |
50
(16.3) |
|
|
What
method do you practice for making impressions of patients? |
Conventional |
146
(47.6) |
|
Digital |
24
(7.8) |
|
|
Both |
137
(44.6) |
|
|
Which
method of making impression gives more convenience as per operator and patient
perspective according to you? |
Conventional |
49
(16) |
|
Digital |
220
(71.7) |
|
|
Both
give same results |
38
(12.4) |
|
|
In
the COVID-19 pandemic, which method of impression making will be a better
option according to you? |
Conventional |
11
(3.6) |
|
Digital |
272
(88.6) |
|
|
Either
of the above |
24
(7.8) |
|
|
What
method of radiographic analysis do you practice? |
Manual
|
36
(11.7) |
|
Digital
technique (e.g., NemoCeph, Dolphin, etc.) |
61
(19.9) |
|
|
Both |
210
(68.4) |
|
|
Do
you use 3D soft tissue prediction softwares for orthognathic surgeries? |
Yes |
172
(56) |
|
No |
135
(44) |
|
|
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? |
Yes |
199
(64.8) |
|
No |
48
(15.6) |
|
|
Maybe |
60
(19.5) |
|
|
Will
you be investing in digital and customized orthodontic systems in the
future? |
Yes |
307
(100) |
|
No |
- |
|
|
Which
digital technologies used in orthodontics would you like to invest in? |
CA
|
122
(39.6) |
|
CA,
DI, Intraoral Scanners: |
56
(18.2) |
|
|
CA,
DI, Intraoral Scanners, DCA: |
28
(9.1) |
|
|
3D
Printing, Digitally Fabricated Appliances |
28
(9.1) |
|
|
Intra-Oral
Scanner, 3D Printing |
37
(12) |
|
|
CA,
DI, Intraoral Scanners, 3D Printing, Digitally Fabricated Appliances, DCA |
37
(12) |
|
|
Is
the increased cost of these digital technologies deterring you from using
them in your routine practice? |
Yes |
282
(91.9) |
|
No |
25
(8.1) |
|
|
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? |
Yes |
232
(75.6) |
|
No |
12
(3.9) |
|
|
Maybe |
63
(20.5) |
|
|
Do
you think digital orthodontics will have a significant role in the field of
orthodontics in future? |
Yes |
307
(100) |
|
No |
|
|
|
Maybe |
|