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The Future of 3D Printing in Dentistry - Insights from Dental Professionals
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What year were you born?
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What year did you start working in Dentistry?
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What describes you best?
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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?
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Owner
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Associate
Manager
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Select Your Specialisation(s)
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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?
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Yes
No
I don’t know
Which of the following digital manufacturing technologies do you use in-house if any?
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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?
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Numbers only
How many mills do you have at your workplace?
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Numbers only
What percentage of work is still outsourced to a lab?
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10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
I am a Lab
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What are the top 3 reasons you haven’t started any Digital Manufacturing in-house?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Definitely Not
Probably Not
Not Sure
Probably
Definitely
What are the top 5 applications you are investing in 3D Printing for?
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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?
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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?
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Wet only
Dry only
Wet and Dry
What top three materials are planning to use with your new Mill?
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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?
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Number only
How important is the availability of a wide range of resins for your 3D printing applications?
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Not Important
Somewhat Important
Moderately Important
Important
Very Important
How important is it for you to have validated workflows for your 3D printing processes?
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Not Important
Somewhat Important
Moderately Important
Important
Very Important
What post-processing equipment do you use for your 3D printed parts?
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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?
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Yes
No
Do you follow the post-processing suggestions or manual of the manufacturer?
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Yes
No
Do you use separate post-processing equipment for biocompatible and non-biocompatible resins?
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Yes
No
Not Applicable
How much time do you typically spend on post-processing per 3D printed part?
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Less than 15 minutes
15-30 minutes
30-60 minutes
More than 60 minutes
Do you recycle your IPA Isopropyl Alcohol?
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Yes
No
Unsure
How do you recycle your IPA Isopropyl Alcohol?
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Do you have any of these concerns about 3D printing in dentistry?
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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?
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Digital Design Tools
Yes
No
What software application(s) do you use to design the final product?
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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
Zfxâ„¢ DentalCAD 21
ZBrush
Other ...
Were you involved in the purchase of the design software?
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Yes
No
How much did this design software cost to buy in USD?
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Can you upgrade the software for free of charge?
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Yes
No
Individual 3D Printer Questions
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