The Future of 3D Printing in Dentistry - Insights from Dental Professionals

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What country do you live in?*

What year were you born?*

Four numbers only

What year did you start working in Dentistry?*

Four numbers only

What describes you best?*

Dentist

Dental Specialist

Dental Technician

Dental Prosthetist

Dental Hygienist

Dental Assistant

Dental Therapist

Dental Student

Laboratory Staff

Office Staff

Other

What best describes your role in the workplace?*

Owner

Part-Owner

Associate

Manager

Other

Select Your Specialisation(s)*

Select all that apply (If you have more than one congratulations)

Endodontics

Forensic Odontology

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral Medicine

Oral Surgery

Orthodontics

Paediatric Dentistry

Periodontics

Prosthodontics

Public Health Dentistry (Community Dentistry)

Special Needs Dentistry

Digital Manufacturing Usage

Do you think 3D printing is more accurate than traditional methods?*

Yes

I don’t know

Which of the following digital manufacturing technologies do you use in-house if any?*

Select one

3D Printing

Milling

Both 3D Printing and Milling

None - all lab work is outsourced

How many 3D printers do you have at your workplace?*

Numbers only

How many mills do you have at your workplace?*

Numbers only

What percentage of work is still outsourced to a lab?*

What are the top 3 reasons you haven’t started any Digital Manufacturing in-house?*

Price

No training available

No reliable support

I like using my lab

No office space

Materials not good enough

Heard stories of bad experiences

No skilled staff

Retiring soon

Other

Future Plans

Do you plan to invest in digital manufacturing equipment in the future?*

Yes, 3D Printing only

Yes, Milling only

Yes, Both 3D Printing and Milling

No, I have all the equipment I need

No plans to invest

What is the main reason for not considering investing in 3D Printing or Milling?*

Check all that apply

High cost of equipment

Lack of demand for 3D printed or milled products

Insufficient knowledge or skills to operate the equipment

Concerns about return on investment

Satisfied with current manufacturing methods

Limited space for new equipment

Other

What time frame do you plan on investing in 3D Printing?*

Within the next 3 months

Within the next 6 months

Within the next 12 months

More than 12 months from now

Unsure about the timeframe

Would you be more likely to invest in a 3D printing system that offers validated workflows?*

Definitely Not	Probably Not	Not Sure	Probably	Definitely

What are the top 5 applications you are investing in 3D Printing for?*

Choose up to 5 options

All-on-X Restorations

Custom Trays

Castable Parts

Dentures

Gingival Masks

Indirect Bonding Trays

Models - Orthodontic

Models - Prosthodontic

Night Guards or Splints

Retainers

Restorations - Permanent

Restorations - Temporary

Surgical Guides

What time frame do you plan on investing in Milling?*

Within the next 3 months

Within the next 6 months

Within the next 12 months

More than 12 months from now

Unsure about the timeframe

What Type of Mill do you plan on getting?*

Wet only

Dry only

Wet and Dry

What top three materials are planning to use with your new Mill?*

Choose your top 3

Composite Resin

Denture Base

Glass Ceramic

Hybrid Ceramic

PMMA

PEEK

Titanium Abutment

Metal

Wax

Zirconia

General 3D Printer Questions

How many years have you been using dental 3D Printers?*

Number only

How important is the availability of a wide range of resins for your 3D printing applications?*

Not Important	Somewhat Important	Moderately Important	Important	Very Important

How important is it for you to have validated workflows for your 3D printing processes?*

Not Important	Somewhat Important	Moderately Important	Important	Very Important

What post-processing equipment do you use for your 3D printed parts?*

Select all that apply

Ultrasonic cleaner

Wash station

UV curing unit

Finishing tools

Hand Polisher

Lathe Polisher

Stain and Glaze

Do you use the same brand equipment for washing and curing?*

Yes

Do you follow the post-processing suggestions or manual of the manufacturer?*

Yes

Do you use separate post-processing equipment for biocompatible and non-biocompatible resins?*

Yes

Not Applicable

How much time do you typically spend on post-processing per 3D printed part?*

Less than 15 minutes

15-30 minutes

30-60 minutes

More than 60 minutes

Do you recycle your IPA Isopropyl Alcohol?*

Yes

Unsure

How do you recycle your IPA Isopropyl Alcohol?*

Do you have any of these concerns about 3D printing in dentistry?*

Select all that apply

Toxicity or Allergies of resins

Biocompatibility

Long-term stability

Sterilization and infection control

Regulatory compliance

Environmental impact and sustainability

Design Software Usage

Do you carry out any CAD Design in-house?*

Digital Design Tools

Yes

What software application(s) do you use to design the final product?*

Choose all the options that apply to you.

3Shape TRIOS Design Studio

3Shape Dental System

Blender for Dental

Ceramill Mind CAD Software

CEREC

Dental Wings dwos Dental Software

exocad

Glidewell FastDesign

inLab CAD Software

Medit Design

Meshmixer

Planmeca Romexis

Preciso CAD Software

Straumann CARES Visual Chairside

Tizian Creativ RT-Software

Zfx™ DentalCAD 21

ZBrush

Other ...

Were you involved in the purchase of the design software?*

Yes

How much did this design software cost to buy in USD?*

If you can't remember just approximate or put zero if you don't know

Can you upgrade the software for free of charge?*

Yes

Individual 3D Printer Questions

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