Comparing digital mouth scans with traditional denture impressions
Accuracy of Intraorally Scanned Denture Impressions Compared to Conventional Border-Molded Impressions: An In Vivo Study
We're testing whether digital mouth scans are as accurate and consistent as traditional border-molded impressions for adults who have lost all their teeth.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dubai) |
| Trial ID | NCT07377890 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study compares intraoral digital scans with conventional border-molded impressions in fully edentulous adults. Participants will attend Dubai Dental Hospital for two visits, receive three repeated digital scans with an intraoral scanner, and then have a conventional impression taken using a custom tray and high-accuracy material after border molding. Researchers will quantify how closely each method captures the mouth's shape, including movable gum areas, and will measure the consistency of repeated digital scans. The goal is to see if digital workflows can match the traditional gold-standard technique for denture impressions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults (18+) who are fully edentulous, in good general health (ASA class 1 or 2), speak Arabic or English, and are seeking complete dentures at Dubai Dental Hospital.
Not a fit: Patients with remaining natural teeth, implant-supported complete dentures, severe gag reflex, or unstable mental health/substance use are unlikely to benefit or be eligible.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, digital scanning could make denture fittings quicker, more comfortable, and reduce the need for repeat impressions or adjustments.
How similar studies have performed: Previous laboratory and some clinical studies have shown promising but mixed results for digital impressions in edentulous arches, so this in vivo comparison builds on emerging evidence.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients attending DDH for complete dental prosthesis. * Fully edentulous patients * All alveolar ridge classifications of Cawood and Howell 1988 (Cawood and Howell, 1988) * Above 18 years old * Arabic and English-speaking patients * Good physical health (ASA class 1 or 2) * Willing to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Dentate patients * Implant-attachment-supported complete denture. * Patients un-willing to participate (non-consented patients) * Patients with severe gag reflex * Patients who are mentally unstable, drug users or alcoholics
Where this trial is running
Dubai
- Dubai Dental Hospital — Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Recruiting)
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.