Jaw Tracking Impact on Occlusion and Patient Outcomes in Maxillary Implant Restorations

July 3, 2026 updated by: Shahira Saad Abd ElKhabeer Mohamed Elsyed Ali, Mansoura University

Jaw Tracking Impact on Occlusion and Patient Outcomes in Maxillary Implant Restorations: Randomized Clinical Trial

This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the effect of integrating digital jaw tracking into the workflow for fabrication of full-arch maxillary implant-supported screw-retained restorations. Twenty completely edentulous maxillary patients opposing natural mandibular dentition will be randomly assigned to either a conventional workflow group or a digital jaw-tracking workflow group. The study will compare patient satisfaction and occlusal accuracy between the two groups. Patient satisfaction will be assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS), while occlusal accuracy will be evaluated using the OccluSense system.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This randomized clinical trial will compare conventional prosthetic workflow with a digital jaw-tracking workflow for the fabrication of full-arch maxillary implant-supported screw-retained restorations.

Twenty edentulous patients with completely edentulous maxillary arches opposing natural mandibular dentition will be recruited and randomly allocated into two equal groups. Group A will receive restorations fabricated using the conventional workflow with static jaw relation records, while Group B will receive restorations fabricated using a digital workflow incorporating dynamic jaw tracking and a virtual articulator.

The primary outcome will be patient satisfaction, assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS) after prosthesis insertion and during follow-up visits. Occlusal accuracy will be evaluated using the OccluSense digital occlusal analysis system. The study aims to determine whether digital jaw tracking improves occlusal accuracy and patient-reported outcomes compared with the conventional workflow.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

20

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Egypt
    • Dakahlia Governorate
      • Al Mansurah, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt
        • Recruiting
        • Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male or female patients aged 50 to 70 years.
  • Completely edentulous maxillary arch opposing natural mandibular dentition.
  • Skeletal Class I maxillomandibular relationship with normal occlusion.
  • Acceptable oral hygiene.
  • Willing and able to provide written informed consent and comply with study procedures.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Systemic diseases affecting bone healing, such as uncontrolled diabetes mellitus or osteoporosis.
  • Harmful oral habits, including smoking, clenching, or bruxism.
  • Uncooperative patients or patients unable to comply with study procedures.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Conventional Workflow
Participants will receive full-arch maxillary implant-supported screw-retained restorations fabricated using the conventional workflow with conventional jaw relation records and standard occlusal adjustment procedures.
Procedure: Conventional Prosthetic Workflow
Fabrication of a full-arch maxillary implant-supported screw-retained prosthesis using conventional jaw relation records, a facebow or average-value articulator, and conventional occlusal adjustment procedures.
Experimental: Digital Jaw-Tracking Workflow
Participants will receive full-arch maxillary implant-supported screw-retained restorations fabricated using a digital workflow incorporating dynamic jaw tracking and a virtual articulator for patient-specific occlusal design.
Procedure: Digital Jaw-Tracking Workflow
Fabrication of a full-arch maxillary implant-supported screw-retained prosthesis using a digital workflow with dynamic jaw tracking, virtual articulator integration, and CAD/CAM technology for patient-specific occlusal design.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Patient Satisfaction
Time Frame: At prosthesis insertion, 3 months, and 6 months after prosthesis insertion
Patient satisfaction will be assessed using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) to evaluate patient satisfaction with the implant-supported prosthesis regarding comfort, chewing ability, aesthetics, and phonetics.
At prosthesis insertion, 3 months, and 6 months after prosthesis insertion

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Occlusal Accuracy
Time Frame: At prosthesis insertion and 3 months after insertion
Occlusal accuracy will be evaluated using the OccluSense digital occlusal analysis system by assessing the distribution and stability of occlusal contact points.
At prosthesis insertion and 3 months after insertion

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Mansoura University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Shahira S Mohamed, BDS, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

December 25, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 25, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

January 25, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 3, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 3, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

July 9, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 9, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 3, 2026

Last Verified

July 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • MS.25.12.99

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

There is no current plan to share individual participant data. Participant confidentiality will be maintained according to institutional ethical requirements.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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