AVALIAÇÃO DA PERCEPÇÃO DE ALUNOS DE GRADUAÇÃO DE ODONTOLOGIA SOBRE O USO DE ESCANEAMENTO INTRA-ORAL

Abstract

Intraoral scanning is an essential technology in digital dentistry, offering benefits such as greater precision, patient comfort, and increased efficiency in clinical workflows. The incorporation of intraoral scanning into dental education is still variable among institutions, and many students have limited exposure to this technology during their training. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluatethe level of perception of undergraduate dental students regarding the use of intraoral scanning technology, comparing it to conventional impression taking. A prospective study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge of undergraduate dental students about intraoral scanning compared to conventional impression taking. The results showed that undergraduate dental students at Faculdade Mais de Ituiutaba have a largely positive perception of intraoral scanning, recognizing its advantages over conventional impression taking, especially in terms of practicality. However, it was possible to conclude that incorporating theoretical and practical content on intraoral scanning and other digital technologies into the curriculum is fundamental to preparing more competent, up-to-date professionals aligned with the demands of modern dentistry.