Digital vs. traditional: which dental impression makes patients happier?
NCT ID NCT06702969
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared digital and traditional impression methods for single tooth implants in the front of the mouth. Fourteen healthy adults participated to see which method led to better gum appearance and patient satisfaction. The goal was to find out if the newer digital technique improves comfort and cosmetic results.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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14 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2022
- Finished
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May 2024
- 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.
- Ages
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20 to 50 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: 1. Both genders within age range of 20-50 years. 2. Systemically healthy participants classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists( ASA ) class I . Guided by medical questionnaire modified from Burkett's 3. Single non restorable tooth in upper anterior esthetic zone with at least 4 mm bone present apical to the root apex for primary stability. 4. Type I extraction sockets according to classification. 5. Ability to attend the surgery , comply to it's procedures , the recall visits and oral hygiene protocol . 6. Thick gingival phenotype with thickness ≥ 2 mm around the non-restorable tooth - Exclusion Criteria: 1. Missing adjacent teeth or opposing tooth. . 2. Acute periapical pathosis or active periodontal infections related to non-restorable tooth or adjacent teeth. 3. Smokers. 4. Pregnant or lactating females. 5. Patients with para-functional habits (bruxism and/or clenching) 6. Vulnerable groups (handicapped, orphans, and prisoners). -
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ain Shams University
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11566, Egypt
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