User Experience of Intraoral Scanners in Dentistry: Transnational Questionnaire Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Intraoral scanners (IOS) are continuing to gain popularity in clinical dentistry, replacing the traditional impression-taking and related technology. Despite their increasing importance, there are few data on the utility and usage of IOS amongst dentists. This study investigates the user experience of IOS technology as well as the perceived quality of a variety of IOS used by dental clinicians worldwide.

Methods

An online survey of 1072 dentists was conducted to elicit data on the number of individual IOS used, their accessibility, the maintenance fees, and the programmes used. The first part of the questionnaire included demographic data and related questions, whilst the second part focussed on the specific IOS used by the respondents and the satisfaction with

SUBMITTER: Al-Hassiny A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10509442 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature