Journal of Korean Academy of Dental Administration (대한치과의료관리학회지)

Korean Academy of Dental Administration (대한치과의료관리학회)
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A study on the perception of dental hygienists according to the clinical application experience of digital intraoral scanners: focusing on the comparison with conventional impression

구강 스캐너 임상적용 경험에 따른 치과위생사의 인식 연구: 전통적 인상채득과의 비교를 중심으로

  • Myoung-Hee, Kim (Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Eulji University) ;
  • Young Sun, Hwang (Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Eulji University) ;
  • Hang-Sik, Park (Department of Liberal Arts, Eulji University )
  • 김명희 (을지대학교 보건과학대학 치위생학과) ;
  • 황영선 (을지대학교 보건과학대학 치위생학과) ;
  • 박항식 (을지대학교 교양학부)
  • Received : 2022.12.16
  • Accepted : 2022.12.17
  • Published : 2022.12.31
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Abstract

Impression taking is one of the most frequently performed tasks within the legal scope of dental hygienists. This study aims to compare traditional impression and digital impression taking in various aspects with dental hygienists who have experience using digital intraoral scanners. A total of 61 subjects were included in this analysis. Traditional and digital impression taking were compared, and the perception of intraoral scanners was classified into four factors through exploratory factor analysis. After a normality test of the main variables was performed, a non-parametric test was performed. In terms of the adequacy of the size of the tool inserted into the oral cavity, traditional impression taking was more positive, and there was no significant difference in the precision of impression taking, fit of the prosthesis, and time efficiency. In contrast, the digital intraoral scanner was positive in terms of reducing nausea. In the comparison between the items of the digital intraoral scanner, relatively low satisfaction was shown in terms of convenience of use. This study compared traditional impression taking based on the experience of dental hygienists using oral scanners. It is hoped that this will be one step closer to universalization. In addition, appropriate training on how to use them should be provided.

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이 논문은 2017년도 정부(교육부)의 재원으로 한국연구재단의 지원을 받아 수행된 기초연구사업임 (No. 2017R1D1A1B03034584).

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