口腔内扫描仪在正畸：使用，意识和教育意义的专家在库尔德斯坦地区，伊拉克-横断面研究。

IF 1.9 Q2 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

International Journal of Dentistry Pub Date : 2025-06-04 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1155/ijod/6663009

Salar Karim Khalil, Mohamad Radwan Sirri

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目的：口内扫描仪（IOS）通过提供先进的数字诊断和治疗工具，正在彻底改变正畸学。然而，在伊拉克库尔德斯坦地区的正畸医生中，关于它们的使用、意识和教育影响的信息有限。本研究评估IOS的采用、技术熟练程度和挑战，以解决教育差距和加强临床整合。材料与方法：对埃尔比勒、杜霍克、苏莱曼尼亚和扎科的385名正畸医生进行了横断面在线调查。问卷共31项，评估了人口统计、经验、意识、技术知识、临床应用和感知挑战。从2024年4月到8月收集的数据使用SPSS v26.0进行分析，包括描述性统计、相关分析（Pearson’s/Spearman’s）和差距分析。结果：290名受访者中，有61.03%（75.32%）使用IOS， 58.89%缺乏专业技术知识。大多数参与者缺乏正式的学术培训，大多数人自我评价为中等技能。年轻的从业人员更频繁地采用IOS (Pearson的r=-0.42,∑∗p∗=0.002)，而年长的专家面临更大的挑战（Spearman的ρ=0.38,∑∗p∗=0.021）。私营部门的采用超过了公共部门的使用（ρ=0.65,∗p∗< 0.001）。主要应用包括校准器（46.20%）和数字存档（22.76%），未充分利用的诊断潜力（5.52%）。主要障碍是培训短缺（60.34%）和成本高（35.17%）。结论：IOS采用方面的关键差距仍然存在，包括技术知识、代际熟练程度、部门获取和临床应用方面的差距。解决这些问题需要将IOS培训整合到学术项目、实践研讨会、为公共从业者提供补贴以及行业支持的认证中。大学和制造商之间的合作是标准化专业知识和改善患者治疗效果的关键。

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Intraoral Scanners in Orthodontics: Utilization, Awareness, and Educational Implications Among Specialists in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq - A Cross-Sectional Study.

Objectives: Intraoral scanners (IOS) are revolutionizing orthodontics by providing advanced digital tools for diagnosis and treatment. However, limited information exists on their utilization, awareness, and educational impact among orthodontists in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. This study evaluates IOS adoption, technical proficiency, and challenges to address educational gaps and enhance clinical integration. Materials & Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was distributed to 385 orthodontists in Erbil, Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Zakho. The 31-item questionnaire assessed demographics, experience, awareness, technical knowledge, clinical applications, and perceived challenges. Data collected from April to August 2024 were analyzed using SPSS v26.0, incorporating descriptive statistics, correlation analysis (Pearson's/Spearman's), and gap analysis. Results: Among 290 respondents (75.32% response rate), 61.03% used IOS, though 58.89% lacked technical expertise. Most participants lacked formal academic training, with a majority self-rating as moderately skilled. Younger practitioners adopted IOS more frequently (Pearson's r=-0.42, ⁣ ^∗ p ^∗ =0.002), while older specialists faced greater challenges (Spearman's ρ=0.38, ⁣ ^∗ p ^∗ =0.021). Private-sector adoption surpassed public-sector use (ρ=0.65, ⁣ ^∗ p ^∗ < 0.001). Primary applications included aligners (46.20%) and digital archiving (22.76%), with underutilized diagnostic potential (5.52%). Key barriers were training shortages (60.34%) and high costs (35.17%). Conclusions: Critical gaps in IOS adoption persist, including disparities in technical knowledge, generational proficiency, sectoral access, and clinical application. Addressing these requires integrating IOS training into academic programs, hands-on workshops, subsidized access for public practitioners, and industry-backed certifications. Collaboration between universities and manufacturers is key to standardizing expertise and improving patient outcomes.