M. T. Leretter
Department of Dental Prosthetics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
D. M. Pop
Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; Research Centre in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
D. D. Miok
Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
K. Miok
The Institute for Advanced Environmental Research-ICAM, West University of Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
A. D. Tănase
Research Centre in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; Department of Professional Legislation in Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
A. C. Novac
Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; Research Centre in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
I. Mȃrţu
Department of Oral Implantology, Removable Dentures and Technology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, Iasi, Romania
E. L. Petrescu
Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; Research Centre in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
Abstract
Considering the evolution of current technologies, this study aims to assess the implementation of alternative digital technologies in dental medicine for student’s education and for practicing doctors. Materials and Methods: This primary study evaluated a heterogeneous group of doctors and students through a questionnaire. The questionnaire, conducted on the Google Forms platform, consisting of 12 open-ended questions, analysed the level of implementation of traditional technologies versus the digital workflow for processing ceramic masses. The responses were statistically interpreted using the R statistical software version 4.3.1. Results and Discussions: The statistical analysis of the questionnaires showed that digital alternative technologies are a viable method in dental practices, and it is recommended for students, being included among their specific skills. Conclusions: The implementation of the digital workflow for processing ceramic masses, compared to the traditional one, will represent a more significant proportion in the immediate future, in generating diagnoses, developing treatment plans, and applying them in clinical practice.