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.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for EDEMA FACE are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Ege University
Izmir, Bornova, 35550, Turkey (Türkiye)
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.