This paper is published in Volume 4, Issue 3, 2019
Area
Dentistry
Author
Dr. Maitry Parikh
Co-authors
Dr. Narayan Kulkarni, Dr. Margi Parikh
Org/Univ
K M Shah Dental College and Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Pub. Date
20 March, 2019
Paper ID
V4I3-1139
Publisher
Keywords
3D printing, Attitude, Knowledge, Orthodontist, Practice, Questionnaire

Citationsacebook

IEEE
Dr. Maitry Parikh, Dr. Narayan Kulkarni, Dr. Margi Parikh. Knowledge, attitude, and practice on 3D printing among orthodontist in India – An online questionnaire study, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARnD.com.

APA
Dr. Maitry Parikh, Dr. Narayan Kulkarni, Dr. Margi Parikh (2019). Knowledge, attitude, and practice on 3D printing among orthodontist in India – An online questionnaire study. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 4(3) www.IJARnD.com.

MLA
Dr. Maitry Parikh, Dr. Narayan Kulkarni, Dr. Margi Parikh. "Knowledge, attitude, and practice on 3D printing among orthodontist in India – An online questionnaire study." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 4.3 (2019). www.IJARnD.com.

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to assess Knowledge, attitude, and practice on 3D printing among orthodontist in India. Orthodontists who were registered in Indian Orthodontic Society and practicing in India were included in this study. A survey google forms online tool was utilized in this study. Responses which were received by the orthodontists were included for evaluation. Amongst 2200 orthodontists only 800 orthodontists responded to the questionnaire. A total of 89% of respondents indicated that they heard of 3D printing used specifically for Dento maxillofacial region. A total of 83% practitioner think 3D printing has advantages over other Digital Imaging Modalities and 47.5% used 3D printing in clinical orthodontic practice as a diagnostic tool. The present study shows better awareness of 3D printing among orthodontist and this study suggests that more knowledge should be gained on this emerging new technology for better diagnosis and treatment planning.
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