Survey of Indian Dental Professionals Regarding the Use of Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacture (CAD/CAM) Technology.

Autor:	Choukse V; Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Dr. Hedgewar Smruti Rugna Seva Mandal's Dental College and Hospital, Hingoli, IND., Kunturkar A; Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Dr. Hedgewar Smruti Rugna Seva Mandal's Dental College and Hospital, Hingoli, IND., Nirmal Aidasani A; Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Dr. Hedgewar Smruti Rugna Seva Mandal's Dental College and Hospital, Hingoli, IND., Masih Gottlieb A; Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Dr. Hedgewar Smruti Rugna Seva Mandal's Dental College and Hospital, Hingoli, IND., Agrawal R; Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Dr. Hedgewar Smruti Rugna Seva Mandal's Dental College and Hospital, Hingoli, IND., Bumb PP; Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College and Research Centre, Moradabad, IND.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Jun 13; Vol. 15 (6), pp. e40392. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jun 13 (Print Publication: 2023).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.40392
Abstrakt:	Objective In recent years, digital processes like computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacture (CAD/CAM) have been implemented in dentistry. On the use and reporting of this technology by dentists, there is no published information. The goal of this study was to determine whether CAD/CAM technology had infiltrated Indian dentistry practices and to look into the relationship between various demographic parameters and respondents' answers about using or not using this technology. Materials and methods A sample of Indian dentists, both users and non-users of CAD/CAM, were sent about 500 online surveys. It sought to shed light on the usage style, materials, advantages, and limitations of CAD/CAM dentistry, as well as their perceived advantages and access hurdles. Statistical analysis was conducted to determine the impact of numerous demographic factors, including country of employment, dentist experience, educational attainment, and the nature of the job. Results There were 132 total replies that were finished. The majority of respondents didn't use any aspect of a digital workflow, and the biggest obstacles to using CAD/CAM were the upfront expenses and a lack of perceived advantages over traditional techniques. The likelihood of using CAD/CAM technology was highest among dentists who primarily performed private practice (P<0.0001). A third of users thought that their training was insufficient, even though the majority of users were either self-taught or schooled by firms. The majority of respondents (60.6%) believed that CAD/CAM would have a significant future role. Conclusion Most respondents said they had never used any aspect of a digital process. Although most dentists who responded to the study thought CAD/CAM would play a significant role in the future, the majority were still interested in integrating it into their workflow. Dentists continue to have certain concerns regarding the chairside CAD/CAM restorations' quality. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2023, Choukse et al.)
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