CAD/CAM System in Dental Technology
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Student's attitude towards the application of CAD/CAM system in dental technology.Honeyeh HashemiBSc Dental TechnologyCardiff Metropolitan UniversityLlandaff CampusCardiffCF5 2YBst20087447@outlook.cardiffmet.ac.ukKey WordsCAD/CAM, Dental technology, Questionnaire, Students1
Abstract In the present investigation, the study is to understand the several extend of Computer-aideddesign/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) in the dental technology. A sixtyquestionnaire was administered to sixty students. In this research, the quantitative surveyemployed as a method of this research to elicit learner’s views on the application of CAD/CAMin dental technology and this is because the data gathered is in numeric form. This study found that although the undergraduate students have different views towards theapplication of CAD/CAM in dental technology if seen from a fundamental perspective, theinvolvement of CAD/CAM can prove beneficial enough. Based on the outcomes of thisquestionnaire, some actions have recommended to the respondents such as the use of advancedtechnology, training, and development. In the present report to attaining the objective researcherhave applied qualitative research technique through which complete information representedwith the help of a table and charts. From this study, the researcher has successfully found thestudent's attitude towards the application of CAD/CAM in dental technology. This entireresearch study, it has found that CAD/CAM plays a significant role in the dental technologysector extent to which these technologies were used in the dental universities, and dentaltechnology laboratories analysed.2
Introduction AimIn the present investigation, the study is to understand the several extend of Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) in the dental technology.MethodsIn this research, qualitative survey has been employed as a method to carry out thisresearch to elicit learner’s views on the application of CAD/CAM in dental technology and thisis because the data gathered is in numeric form.Result and discussionThis study found that although the undergraduate students have different views towardsthe application of CAD/CAM in dental technology if seen from a fundamental perspective, theinvolvement of CAD/CAM can prove beneficial enough. From the outcomes, it can concludethat CAD/CAM plays a significant role in dentistry and dental technology sector. From thisstudy, the researcher has successfully identified the student's attitude towards the application ofCAD/CAM in dental technology. There are several kinds of the limitation found related to theapplication of CAD/CAM such as lack of proper resources, lack of technology and unskilledemployees. From this entire research study, it has found that CAD/CAM plays a significant rolein the dentistry technology sector extent to which these technologies are being used in the dentaluniversities, and dental technology laboratories analysed.As per Alghazzawi (2016) Technological advancements have provided flexible ways in dentaltechnology which have improved dental technology and reduced patients’ pain.Digital dentistryoffers dental technicians a variety of options in fabricating aesthetically devices such as toolsused in dentistry. CAD/CAM system shorten the working process and suggest safer and securetreatment for patients (Sabalic and Schoener, 2017). Furthermore, the significance of the usingCAD/CAM in dental technology discussed in this report. The researcher can get the detailknowledge and understanding of the various extent of CAD/CAM in the dental technology inthis research study.3
The implementation of CAD/CAM in dentistry is involved in making improvements in themanufacturing as well as in the process of designing factors such as dental restorations,prostheses, crowns, the implant of a tooth (May, 2017). There is a need for the implementation ofthe technologies like CAD/CAM because there is a need for advancement in the processes andoperations of dentistry. However, it is also has observed that 19 students were the actual audiences which are requiredto provide with relevant technical skills. These factors depend upon the attitude of the studentsregarding the development of technologies. Method The qualitative collection of data means the gathering of information from a theoreticalframework whereas the quantitative deals with the collection of data from statistical means. Inthis research, the quantitative survey employed as a method of this research to elicit learner’sviews on the application of CAD/CAM in dental technology and this is because the data gatheredis in numeric form. It helps the better understanding of the various factors that can affect theoverall operations of the research process and helps to get the suitable output of the extensiveresearch process using the CAD/CAM technology. The students were requested to participate,and their participation was entirely voluntary. The most extensively used approach to evaluatingstudents’ attitudes towards the application of CAD/CAM in dental technology is Likert scalesurvey. The questionnaires handed out while the students were in the laboratory during their4
practical’s work with a presence of the researcher for clarification if needed. The participants didnot take a long time to complete the questionnaire. The other data collection method that couldhave applied in this study was an interview. The reason that questionnaire selected over aninterview was that it provided more numerical data and less time for the participants to completeit. Ethical approval obtained from the School Ethics Panel. Undergraduate students were asked tofill out the questionnaire in the presence of the researcher, for clarification if needed. The datafor the research was collected qualitatively because, in case of the quantitative data, there mightbe a possibility that it can seem less suitable. Therefore, for various means such as educationalinstitutes, organisations, the primary data have been collected to be used in the research. Piloting of questionnaire was conducted by and discussed with the supervisor. It initially had tenquestions with different types of questions. Few changes made to the questionnaire afterdiscussing with supervisor such as splinting the CAD/CAM in two different table in thequestionnaire to make it more transparent for respondents and to find out the useful answer. Thefinal questionnaire was discussed by the supervisor, having eight questions confirmed as a finalquestionnaire.In the first question of the questionnaire, a brief demographic question was included to determinethe gender of the respondents. In the second question asked for student’s opinion regarding theuse of CAD/CAM in dental technology using a pie chart, ranging from “highly essential”“essential” and “not essential”. Finally, the students asked how many training sessions do theyreceived over each year. The survey offered the students chance to express their ideas andattitude towards the application of CAD/CAM system in dental technology.5
Results The relevant information was gathered, a questionnaire conducted, and 60 students took part inthis activity. This evaluation helped to identify the attitude of students regarding theimplementation of CAD/CAM system in dental technology. From the outcomes of the survey, ithas analysed that only seven students who are highly satisfied with the appropriateness of thetraining that conducted for the development of technologies. However, it should recognise that18 respondents are satisfied with the training.Below is a thematic analysis along with interpretation of the questions that asked in thequestionnaire: Table 16
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