The Utilisation of CAD/CAM Technology Amongst Austrian Dentists: A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technology in dentistry has become noticeably more significant in recent years. The further development of CAD/CAM systems has led to a broader range of applications, more user-friendly operation, and improved accessibility. The present online survey aimed to investigate CAD/CAM technology utilisation amongst Austrian dentists as the first social media pilot study from Europe on this specific topic.

Materials and methods

For this purpose, an online survey consisting of 27 questions was created using Google Forms. The questions were divided into 3 sections: general inquiries, questions for CAD/CAM users, and questions for nonusers. The questionnaire was randomly distributed to Austrian dentists via e

SUBMITTER: Krastev T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10213771 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature