Digital vs. goo: which dental impression method leads to more accurate implants?
NCT ID NCT03764176
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether taking a digital scan of the mouth is as accurate as traditional putty-like impressions for planning dental implant surgery. About 40 adults needing dental implants will be randomly assigned to either a digital or conventional impression method. Researchers will then compare how closely the final implant position matches the planned position, as well as any early implant problems.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If digital impressions prove as accurate as conventional ones, dental implant procedures could become faster and more comfortable for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all patients or implant types. The study focuses on accuracy, not long-term implant success.
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Locations
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Clínica Odontológica de la Universitat de Valencia, Fundación Lluis Alcanyis
Valencia, 46010, Spain
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