Quality Assessment of Anterior Composite Restorations: Clinical Examination Versus Three Digital Photographic Techniques
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research Hospital
- Enrollment
- 185
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Diagnostic Agreement for FDI Final Scores
Overview
Brief Summary
Evaluation of Intraoral Smartphone Photography for Anterior Restorations Purpose The goal of this observational study was to determine if intraoral digital photography-captured using modern smartphones-can accurately assess the quality of dental fillings (anterior composite restorations) compared to traditional in-person clinical exams.
Detailed Description
Evaluating the longevity and quality of dental restorations is a cornerstone of restorative dentistry. Traditionally, the World Dental Federation (FDI) criteria are applied during a physical clinical examination. However, the rise of teledentistry and the accessibility of high-resolution mobile imaging have created a need to validate digital photography as a diagnostic tool. This study investigates whether the convenience of smartphone photography can match the diagnostic "gold standard" of a clinical chairside exam and the technical "gold standard" of a professional DSLR camera.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Other
- Time Perspective
- Cross Sectional
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 64 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- •Primary teeth, unrestored teeth, and teeth with amalgam, glass ionomer, or indirect restorations
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Diagnostic Agreement for FDI Final Scores
Time Frame: At the time of the single clinical assessment (cross-sectional).
The level of agreement between each digital photography method and the clinical examination (Gold Standard) for the overall restoration status. Restorations are categorized into three final scores: Intact, Requires Repair, or Needs Replacement based on World Dental Federation (FDI) criteria.
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Gul Yildiz Telatar
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University-RIZE
Recep Tayyip Erdogan University