Comparing Dental Impression Methods for Children

Completed

• Conditions: Dental Impression, Pediatric Dentistry, Satisfaction
• Interventions: Device: Impression methods

• Registration Number: NCT06422611
• Lead Sponsor: Ege University

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed 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.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2023-04
• Study Start: 2023-04-20
• Primary Completion: 2023-05-30
• Study Completion: 2023-08-20
• Study First Submitted: 2024-02-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-05-19
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-05-19
• Study First Posted: 2024-05-21
• Last Update Posted: 2024-05-21

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Digital	Impression methods	Impression was taken with intraoral scanners
Conventional	Impression methods	Impression was taken with silicone impression material

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Assessing patient preference and treatment comfort	March 2023-June 2023	Parental satisfaction was measured with a structured questionnaire.The Wong-Baker Pain Rating Scale was used to assess the perceived source of stress and Frankl Behavioural Scale was used for assessing behaviour. A survey was designed to test 3 areas of patient satisfaction regarding the impression experience: comfort, time, and novelty. The survey consisted of 7 statements with a 100-mm visual analog scale (VAS) below each statement anchored with "agree" and "disagree." The survey also included questions to determine whether the patient had previous experience with impressions.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ege University; 🇹🇷 Izmir, Turkey