Comparing face scanning methods for dental implant placement accuracy
Effect of Face Scanning on Accuracy of Dental Implant Placement in Fixed Implant Supported Maxillary Prostheses
This study tests which scanning method helps dentists place dental implants more accurately in patients who have lost all their teeth.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 12 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ain Shams University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Trial ID | NCT06001515 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the accuracy of dental implant placement using two different scanning protocols: facially driven scanning and a dual scanning protocol. Twelve completely edentulous patients will undergo full arch maxillary guided implant placement with immediate restoration. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups, with one group receiving additional facial scans to enhance the accuracy of surgical guides. The study aims to determine which scanning method results in better implant placement outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are completely edentulous, non-smoking individuals aged 50-70 with good oral hygiene and motivation.
Not a fit: Patients with major systemic diseases affecting osseointegration, those requiring extensive bone grafting, pregnant individuals, and those with limited mouth-opening may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the precision of dental implant placements, leading to better patient outcomes and satisfaction.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar scanning approaches in improving dental implant placement accuracy.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: - The inclusion criteria will be completely edentulous patients, non-smokers, 50-70 years in age, have Good oral hygiene and motivation. Exclusion Criteria: * The excluded patients will include patients with major systemic diseases that may affect osseointegration as uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, the need for extensive bone grafting in planned implant site, pregnancy, patients under bisphosphonate treatment, and limited mouth-opening for executing the guided implant surgery.
Where this trial is running
Cairo
- Faculty of Dentistry Ain Shams University — Cairo, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dina Abd Elmoez, BDS MSc
- Email: Dodo1992am@gmail.com
- Phone: 01030762236
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.