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Digital vs. traditional: which dental implant impression is more accurate?

NCT ID NCT07393269

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sherif Aly Sadek Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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Completed This study
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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested how accurately different methods capture the position of dental implants. Twenty-two patients with missing back teeth received two implants each. Researchers compared a digital scan using special healing caps to two traditional putty-based techniques. The goal was to see which method gives the most precise 3D fit for the final tooth replacement.

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 help dentists choose more accurate impression methods for dental implants, potentially improving fit and longevity of restorations.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 22 participants, so results may not apply to all patients or implant types. It measures accuracy, not long-term clinical outcomes.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

22 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

40 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Partially edentulous patients with unilateral free-end saddle (Kennedy Class II) * Adequate bone for two implants * Good systemic health * Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Active periodontal disease * Poor oral hygiene * Parafunctional habits * Temporomandibular disorders * Heavy smoking (\>10 cigarettes/day)

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As listed by the trial registrant

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Partially edentulous maxilla, mandible

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University

    Cairo, Egypt

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