A comparative study of the ease-of use of the Encode technique versus conventional dental implant impression systems.

A comparative study of the ease-of-use of the Encode technique versus conventional implant impression systems for simple, single-tooth dental implant cases.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12611000578909

Enrollment

Registered

2011-06-06

Start date

2011-06-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to find out if the Encode implant restoration system allows for faster and simpler treatment compared to traditional implant restoration systems. the Encode system uses computerised scanning of the dental impression and does not require the use of impression copings.

Interventions

The Encode system will be used at the time of implant restoration. This system does not involve the removal of the healing abutment or placement of an impression coping. An impression of the healing abutment is taken which is then scanned at the laboratory. Patients attend for 5 standard treatment visits (over a 6 month period) plus 2 further review appointments at yearly intervals (standard procedure).

Study design

Allocation

Randomised controlled trial

Intervention model

Parallel

Primary purpose

Treatment

Masking

Open (masking not used)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

Single implant Minimum of 20 functional teeth

Exclusion criteria

Requirement for major or block grafting Head or neck radiation in previous 12 months Metabolic bone disease Severe parafunction Uncontrolled diabetes Smoker Pregnancy

Outcome results