Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Interventional Ages 55 to 75

Comparing 3D Face Scans with Manual Measurements for Vertical Dimension in People with Complete Dentures

Official title: Comparative Evaluation of Conventional and Face Scan Techniques in Recording the Vertical Dimension of Occlusion in Completely Edentulous Cases

Run by Ain Shams University · NCT07898332 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether a 3D face scan can reliably measure the vertical dimension of occlusion in people who wear complete dentures, compared with traditional manual methods.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages55 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment18 (estimated)
SponsorAin Shams University
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Cairo, Nasr City and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 20, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 20, 2026
Study endsDecember 30, 2026
Registry record updatedOctober 30, 2026
Trial IDNCT07898332 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults who are completely edentulous in both arches and are candidates for new complete dentures.

Probably not a fit

Patients with existing temporomandibular joint dysfunction or visible facial abnormalities may not benefit from the digital approach and are excluded from the study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This prospective, in vivo study enrolls 18 adults who are fully edentulous and require complete dentures. Each participant will receive two denture sets: one designed using a digital facial scanning method and another using conventional techniques. Facial measurements will be taken both with a digital caliper on the face and with software analysis of 3D facial scans to compare accuracy and reliability. The goal is to determine if digital scanning can provide a consistent alternative to manual measurements for better denture fit and function. Participants with TMD or facial abnormalities are excluded to minimize confounding factors.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, digital face scanning could standardize and improve the accuracy of denture setup, potentially enhancing comfort and function for patients.

How similar studies have gone: Previous work suggests digital facial methods can offer reliable measurements, but direct clinical comparison with conventional methods in complete denture fabrication remains limited.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Completely edentulous in both the maxilla and mandible.
* Willing and able to provide informed consent.
* Rehabilitated with complete dentures as part of the study protocol.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients suffering from any Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD).
* Patients with any visible facial abnormality.

Where it's running

  • Egyptian Russian University
    Cairo, Nasr City, Egypt
    Recruiting
  • Egyptian Russian University
    Cairo, Egypt
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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