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Evaluation of Accuracy of Traditional and Digital Impression Techniques in Full Mouth Rehabilitation: An Original Research

Year: 2025

Type: article

Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial

Abstract: A BSTRACT Objectives: This study aims to evaluate and compare the accuracy, procedural efficiency, and patient satisfaction between traditional and digital impression techniques utilized in full mouth rehabilitation. Methods: A randomized clinical trial involving 40 patients requiring full mouth rehabilitation was conducted. Patients were randomly divided into two groups: traditional impression group ( n = 20) using polyvinyl siloxane, and digital impression group ( n = 20) utilizing intraoral scanners. Inclusion criteria were adults requiring full mouth restoration without systemic diseases affecting oral conditions. Exclusion criteria included severe periodontal disease, pregnancy, and unwillingness to participate. Parameters assessed included marginal fit (μm), accuracy (surface deviation analysis), procedural efficiency (procedure duration), and patient comfort using a visual analogue scale (VAS). Results: Digital impressions showed significantly superior marginal fit accuracy (digital: 24.5 ± 3.8 μm; traditional: 43.2 ± 5.7 μm; P < .001), precision (surface deviation: digital: 19.8 ± 4.2 μm; traditional: 37.4 ± 6.1 μm; P < .001), and procedural efficiency (digital: 12.6 ± 2.4 mins; traditional: 25.8 ± 3.9 mins; P < .001). Patient satisfaction scores were significantly higher in the digital impression group (VAS: digital: 8.6 ± 1.2; traditional: 6.1 ± 1.4; P < .001). Conclusions: Digital impressions provided superior accuracy, efficiency, and patient satisfaction compared to traditional methods, making digital techniques preferable for full mouth rehabilitation. Clinicians can confidently adopt digital impression technology, enhancing procedural accuracy, efficiency, and patient comfort, significantly impacting treatment quality in comprehensive dental restorations.

Source: Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences

DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_724_25

Authors: Faizan R. Dar, Ravi Kumar Pabbati, Srilatha Pabbati, J.V Deepti, Souhardya Roy, Puneet Ajwani

Institutions: Taif University, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, KIIT University, Santosh University

Language: English

Topic: Dental materials and restorations

Subfield: Orthodontics

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $250