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 type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 55 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 18 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ain Shams University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Cairo, Nasr City and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 20, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 20, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | October 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07898332 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
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Egyptian Russian University
Cairo, Nasr City, Egypt Recruiting -
Egyptian Russian University
Cairo, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hanan A Mohamed, BDS, MDS, PhD
- Email: hanan-alimohamed@eru.edu.eg
- Phone: 01033110557
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.