Abstract
Statement of problem
Research on implementation factors for digitally fabricated complete dentures is sparse.
Purpose
The purpose of this survey of prosthodontists was to explore the current usage of
conventionally and digitally fabricated complete dentures and to identify factors
that may impact their use.
Material and methods
A confidential cross-sectional survey consisting of 20 questions was conducted in
2019 using the Qualtrics Research Suite. The survey was distributed via electronic
mail to all 1820 members of the American College of Prosthodontics. Frequency distributions,
chi-squared tests, and Fisher exact tests were used to analyze the data and compare
subgroups (α=.05).
Results
The response rate was 16.8% (N=305). A total of 31.5% of respondents were implementing
digitally fabricated complete dentures, 36.6% were interested in learning and/or incorporating
them, 37.7% reported that they had not tried them, and 12.7% had tried them but were
not interested in using them again. When asked which factors were important when considering
the implementation of digitally fabricated complete dentures, 55.8% indicated laboratory
costs, 72.1% total chair time spent, and 81.9% patient satisfaction. Prosthodontists
who graduated from dental school after about 1991 were more interested in learning
about and incorporating digitally fabricated complete dentures than earlier graduates (P=.02).
Conclusions
The survey results indicate that prosthodontists are implementing digitally fabricated
complete dentures in clinical practice but not at the rate that might be expected
of a technology that has been available for nearly a decade. Factors reported to matter
in the decision to implement this technology were decreased time, overall cost, and
improved patient satisfaction.
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Published online: April 25, 2023
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Funding: This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.
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