2.) The device is portable, so it allows movement from operatory to operatory or even to different offices. With this being said, it can be more cost-effective because it eliminates the need to install wall-mounted units in every office/location. 

3.)It has safety measures installed to stop accidental triggering of image capturing. 

2.) Unable to leave the device on the charger after it is fully charged.

3.) Need for careful handling and moving because if the device is dropped, it has to be sent in for inspection to make sure the device is not damaged.

The study's goal was to determine if the NOMAD was able to acquire comparable images to those of wall-mounted units. The result of this study was that the NOMAD was able to achieve images comparable to those from a wall-mounted unit. Although, the article did mention a learning curve associated with using a handheld X-ray unit. 

2.) It is highly beneficial to patient education because it allows the patient to have a representation to understand better the microbes in the mouth and how they are involved in other systemic conditions, what their current levels are, and how the dental team can help them manage the microbial levels.

3.) It can also help with disease management. This is because it allows the clinician to see if the microbial levels are decreasing or not.

2.) These results are not done in the office, so there will be a few days until the results are ready to be interpreted.

3.) Cost will have to be considered because it is around $100 and will either have to be expended by the office or the patient.

2) There is limited reach in very deep pockets. It can penetrate 50% depth of pockets.

3) The water can flush the debris and reduce bacteria in the mouth. It does not scrape plaque off tooth surfaces the way floss or interdental brushes do.

2.) Allows for better storage by being able to store the models digitally rather than having to store physical stone models.

3.) Reduces the amount of time the clinician needs to spend to produce a model.

2. You need to have additional training for the staff to use both the scanner and the printer effectively.

3. Maintenance for both the scanner and the printer can be expensive and may disrupt clinic workflow. 

A 3D Printer ranges from around $2,500 - $25,000, again depending on the brand and features they offer.

Other materials like resin cost around $80 - $800 per liter, depending on the type you may need for what is being done in the office. With this being said, it will cost an office around $2 - $10 per model.

Additional items like a washer and a curing unit may be needed. A washer costs around $100 - $5,000, depending on the brand and features; and a curing unit costs around $100 - $30,000, depending again on the brand and features it has to offer.

3D printers use digital impression information that is typically from an intraoral scanner. Then the 3D printer uses either a light or laser to cure the liquid resin, which can help build the model one layer at a time. They are typically used for study models, restorations, orthodontic devices, surgical guides for implant placement, and denture bases. 3D printers have high accuracy, faster production, and digital storage.

Overall, intraoral scanners are used to capture the patient's mouth int a 3D model and 3D printers use that digital data to create dental restorations and appliances.

2. It is not as invasive as traditional orthodontics.

3. It can be started earlier than traditional orthodontics, which can help guide jaw growth helping reduce the need for future orthodontic intervention.

2.) The device is not as accurate or quick in tooth movement as traditional orthodontics is. With this being said, some patients may still need orthodontic intervention in the future.

3.) This device has a limited availability as many orthodontist and general dentist are not trained in how to use the myobrace.

2.) It helps with patient communication because it highlights the findings so the patient can visually see and understand.

3.) It helps remove subjectivity because it can help the dentist confirm if they are unsure.

2.) If the X-rays have a poor image quality, it can reduce how accurate the software is.

3. Patients may not trust AI in assessing their X-rays.

One time fee if $1,000 for the set up

One time fee of $500 for training

2.) Allows for more chair time for the dentist as some emergency visits can be completed online.

3.) Offers fixability for both the patient and the provider.

2.) Patients may not have current radiographs.

3.) The image quality can be inconsistent because the patients are taking them themselves.

Webcam and microphone - $100 - $300

Intraoral Camera - $300 - $1,000

Cybersecurity (to help remain HIPAA compliant) - $200 - $500 a year

Electronic consent (to have a written form stating the patient consented and understood the treatment they are receiving) - $100 - $300 a year.

The cost of the visit for the patient (uninsured) - $50 - $90

This is a billable service to insurance companies - D9995 (synchronous) and D9996 (asynchronous) when being billed out codes like D0140 to signify that a limited exam has been completed.

2) It is a minimally invasive alternative treatment option to surgery for some pockets/defects.

3) It enhances visualization for a more accurate diagnosis and treatment.

2) It requires practice to manage the device and to interpret the findings effectively.

3) The equipment is high cost and training clinicians can be difficult.

2.) They are removable, allowing the patient to take them out when doing activities like eating and at home oral hygiene.

3.) Because the aligners are pre-made, it requires less visits to the orthodontic office allowing more flexibility for the patient.

2.) Because they are removable, they can be misplaced or damaged causing a possible additional charge to the patient and a longer time in treatment.

3.) Because they have to be removed when doing anything other than drinking water, it requires the patient to have to clean both their teeth and aligners after every time they eat.