Comparing different methods for dental implant impressions
Precision, Patient Satisfaction and Timing of Complete-arch Digital Implant Impression With a Conventional Impression, an Intraoral Scanner and a Photogrammetry Technique: A Prospective Clinical Comparative Study
This study tests which of three different ways to take dental impressions—traditional methods, digital scans, or photo techniques—gives the best results and makes patients happiest.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liege Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Liège, Liege) |
| Trial ID | NCT06570499 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to compare the accuracy and patient satisfaction of three different methods for taking full-arch impressions in edentulous patients with osseointegrated implants. The methods being evaluated include conventional impressions, intraoral scanning, and digital photogrammetry. Each patient will undergo all three impression techniques, with satisfaction measured through a Visual Analogue Scale and the time taken for each method recorded. The study seeks to determine which method provides the best precision and patient experience.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are edentulous patients with 4 to 8 osseointegrated implants in either the maxilla or mandible.
Not a fit: Patients with non-osseointegrated implants or those with incomplete edentulism may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved accuracy and satisfaction in dental implant procedures for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar approaches, indicating potential for success in this trial.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * edentulous maxilla or mandible with 4 to 8 osseointegrated implants (NobelBiocare®) and transgingival abutments tightened to 35N/cm (Multi-unit, NobelBiocare®). Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with non-osseointegrated implants * Patients with different implant systems * Patients with incomplete edentulism
Where this trial is running
Liège, Liege
- Institut de Dentisterie — Liège, Liege, Belgium (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nathalie Robert, DDS
- Email: n.robert@chuliege.be
- Phone: +32496318211
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.