Digital vs traditional denture impressions: which is more accurate?
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares digital scan impressions to traditional putty impressions for making complete dentures. It aims to find out which method is more accurate for people who have no teeth left and need a full set of dentures.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have no natural teeth remaining (fully edentulous) and need a complete denture.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You speak Arabic or English.
- You are in good general health (ASA class 1 or 2).
- You are willing to provide informed consent.
- You do not have a severe gag reflex, and you are not pregnant or currently using drugs or alcohol heavily.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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