Comparing Dental Impression Methods for Children (Digital)

Comparison of Traditional and Digital Impression Methods for Pediatric Patients in Terms of Satisfaction

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.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Dental Impression, Pediatric Dentistry, Satisfaction
• Intervention / Treatment: Device: Impression methods

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 Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Actual): 60

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Turkey
  • Izmir, Turkey, 35040
    • Ege University

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Child
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients who needed routine diagnostic records were included in our study.

Description

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 Plan

How is the study designed?

Number of groups / cohorts

2

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort	Intervention / Treatment
Digital; Impression was taken with intraoral scanners	Device: Impression methods; Both digital and conventional impressions were taken from same patients
Conventional; Impression was taken with silicone impression material	Device: Impression methods; Both digital and conventional impressions were taken from same patients

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Assessing patient preference and treatment comfort	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.	March 2023-June 2023

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Ege University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): April 20, 2023
• Primary Completion (Actual): May 30, 2023
• Study Completion (Actual): August 20, 2023

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: February 16, 2024
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: May 19, 2024
• First Posted (Actual): May 21, 2024

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): May 21, 2024
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: May 19, 2024
• Last Verified: April 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Other Study ID Numbers: Ege U. Ethical Com. 23-4.1/5

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: NO

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No