Smartphone vs robot: which measures a swollen face better?
NCT ID NCT07690488
First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests two ways of measuring facial swelling after wisdom tooth surgery: a handheld smartphone-based 3D scanner and a mechanically assisted scanner. Both are compared to the standard method of using a flexible ruler. The goal is to see which technique is faster, more reliable, and easier to use. Twenty people who need a lower wisdom tooth removed will participate.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could improve how doctors measure facial swelling after dental surgery, making it faster and more accurate.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The new scanning methods may not be more accurate than the simple ruler.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
20 healthy patients enrolled with bilateral or unilateral impacted mandibular third molars. Impaction classification was Pell and Gregory Level B and Winter Class II (vertical position).
- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Presence of at least one impacted mandibular third molar, * Complete root development of the impacted tooth, * Impaction classified as Pell and Gregory Level B and Winter Class II (vertical position) Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or lactation; * Neurological, endocrine, or psychiatric disorders associated with tremor or hereditary disorders affecting motor function, * Facial asymmetry, facial deformity, or facial hair that could interfere with facial contour assessment; * Current or planned use of medications that may influence postoperative facial edema, such as corticosteroids; * Presence of chronic conditions that could mimic facial edema or a history of complications such as hematoma or subcutaneous emphysema.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ege University
Izmir, Bornova, 35550, Turkey (Türkiye)
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