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Objectives <p>This study investigated factors influencing Brazilian dentists’ adoption of intraoral digital radiography, examining their perceptions and implementation challenges.</p> Methods <p>A cross-sectional study was conducted using semi-structured questionnaires distributed to registered dentists via Google Forms. Analysis included multinomial logistic regression to identify adoption factors and Kruskal-Wallis tests for Likert scale responses (significance level: 5%).</p> Results <p>Among 63 respondents, 73% performed intraoral radiographs in their clinics, but only 21% used digital systems. Major adoption barriers included high acquisition and maintenance costs (40%) and inadequate equipment (30%). Significant associations emerged between digital radiography use and patient income, frequency of radiograph usage, and institutional type (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). Digital system users reported significantly higher satisfaction levels (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05).</p> Conclusions <p>Intraoral digital radiography adoption in Brazilian dentistry may be influenced by economic and practical factors. Financial constraints appear to represent the primary barrier, potentially contributing to a socioeconomic divide in technology access. While dental professionals recognize the clinical benefits of digital systems, substantial initial investment and maintenance costs may present challenges, especially for lower-income practices.</p>

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Intraoral digital dental radiology in Brazil: challenges and adoption by dentists

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    2025年11月1日

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  • Karyn Silva Rodrigues,
  • Joao Vitor Melo Silva,
  • Adriana Dibo Cruz

摘要

Objectives

This study investigated factors influencing Brazilian dentists’ adoption of intraoral digital radiography, examining their perceptions and implementation challenges.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted using semi-structured questionnaires distributed to registered dentists via Google Forms. Analysis included multinomial logistic regression to identify adoption factors and Kruskal-Wallis tests for Likert scale responses (significance level: 5%).

Results

Among 63 respondents, 73% performed intraoral radiographs in their clinics, but only 21% used digital systems. Major adoption barriers included high acquisition and maintenance costs (40%) and inadequate equipment (30%). Significant associations emerged between digital radiography use and patient income, frequency of radiograph usage, and institutional type (p < 0.001). Digital system users reported significantly higher satisfaction levels (p < 0.05).

Conclusions

Intraoral digital radiography adoption in Brazilian dentistry may be influenced by economic and practical factors. Financial constraints appear to represent the primary barrier, potentially contributing to a socioeconomic divide in technology access. While dental professionals recognize the clinical benefits of digital systems, substantial initial investment and maintenance costs may present challenges, especially for lower-income practices.