Accuracy of Diagnostic Mounting With Jaw Tracking Device Versus Conventional Mounting Technique on Occlusal Contact Points in Dentate Patients: A Diagnostic Test Accuracy Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 18
- 主要终点
- Accuracy of occlusal contact point detection as measured by comparing the contact points obtained from each mounting technique (jaw tracking device vs. conventional mounting) with the clinical intraoral occlusal contacts observed using articulating paper
研究概览
简要总结
This study compares two methods used to measure how teeth come together (occlusal contacts) in patients who have natural teeth (dentate patients). The first method uses a modern jaw tracking device, while the second relies on the conventional mounting technique. The goal is to determine which method is more accurate for diagnosing bite alignment and contact points. This is a diagnostic test accuracy study, meaning it focuses on evaluating how well each technique performs in identifying the correct occlusal contacts.
详细描述
This study is a diagnostic test accuracy investigation aimed at comparing the precision of two different methods for diagnostic mounting in evaluating occlusal contact points in dentate patients (patients with natural teeth).
The two mounting techniques being compared are:
Jaw Tracking Device-Based Mounting This is a digital approach that utilizes a jaw tracking system to record the patient's mandibular movements accurately. The device captures dynamic jaw positions in real time, allowing for precise simulation of the patient's occlusion on an articulator or in a digital environment.
Conventional Mounting Technique This is the traditional, manual method using mechanical articulators. It typically involves facebow transfer and static bite records to mount the maxillary and mandibular casts in the assumed position. While widely used, this method may be prone to human error and variability.
The primary objective of the study is to assess and compare the accuracy of these two mounting techniques by examining how closely each one replicates the actual occlusal contact points observed intraorally. Occlusal contacts are critical in diagnosing and planning treatments in prosthodontics, orthodontics, and restorative dentistry.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Diagnostic
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 60 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Patients aged 18 to 60 years Presence of full natural dentition (excluding third molars) No history of occlusal rehabilitation or major prosthodontic treatment
排除标准
- •Patients with missing teeth (excluding third molars) Patients with bruxism or other parafunctional habits History of orthodontic treatment in the past 2 years Inability to cooperate with diagnostic procedures patient below 18 years old
研究组 & 干预措施
Conventional Mounting Technique
干预措施: Jaw Tracking Device (Device)
结局指标
主要结局
Accuracy of occlusal contact point detection as measured by comparing the contact points obtained from each mounting technique (jaw tracking device vs. conventional mounting) with the clinical intraoral occlusal contacts observed using articulating paper
时间窗: 3 months
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Omer Abdelmagid
Principal investigator
Cairo University