Comparing Dental Impression Methods for Children (Digital)

Ege University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Dental Impression, Pediatric Dentistry, Satisfaction

Treatments: Device: Impression methods

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06422611

Ege U. Ethical Com. 23-4.1/5

Details and patient eligibility

About

The precision of dental restorations and the production of dental models has improved due to the acceleration of technical advancement and the introduction of computer-aided manufacturing.

The study's objective is to compare the conventional imprint approach with a digital one in order to compare patients' comfort levels, preferences, and treatment times among pediatric patients.

Full description

In this study, 60 volunteers without any prior exposure to traditional or digital impressions took part. Using a C-type impression medium, conventional impressions of the maxillary and mandibular dental arches were taken. Digital impressions are taken using an intra-oral scanner at the same appointment. Following the impressions, a standardized questionnaire was used to assess the individuals' attitudes, preferences, and perceptions of the impression procedures. The Wong-Baker Pain Rating Scale was used to assess the perceived source of stress and Frankl Behavioural Scale was used for assessing behaviour. After taking the impression, the processing phases of the impression techniques (working time, etc.), and parental satisfaction were noted.

Enrollment: 60 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 7 to 12 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• not to have a history of digital or conventional impression taking
• not to have temporomandibular joint and periodontal discomfort
• not to be using psychiatric or neuropathic drugs

Exclusion criteria

• history of digital or conventional impression taking
• TMJ disorder
• Using any kind of drug that interferes pain perception

Trial design

60 participants in 2 patient groups

Digital

Description:

Impression was taken with intraoral scanners

Treatment:

Device: Impression methods

Conventional

Description:

Impression was taken with silicone impression material

Treatment:

Device: Impression methods