Investigation of the understanding of dental findings with and without the use of intraoral scans
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Intervention
Children undergo both a standardised dental examination and an intraoral scan.
In addition, all children complete a questionnaire to assess their oral quality of life.
In additio
Sponsors
UKSH, Klinik für Zahnmedizische Prothetik
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria are sufficient cooperation and sufficient mouth opening of the child to perform a scan. No acute dental or general medical complaints. As well as the present study consent and a subject information sheet signed by the legal guardians.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria for participation in the study are existing general illnesses (such as HIV, hepatitis, epilepsy) and insufficient adherence on the part of the child, as well as the absence of consent from the child and/or legal guardian.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary objective of the study is to evaluate whether visual support in the form of intraoral scans leads to a significantly better understanding of the findings, diagnosis and recommended treatment among children, as measured by standardised questionnaires after the consultation. A distinction is made between the test group (verbal information based on intraoral scans) and the control group (verbal information only). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following are defined as secondary endpoints: - Feasibility and acceptance of intraoral scanning: subjective assessment by the examiners (questionnaire) and subjective assessment by children (questionnaire). - Survey of oral quality of life and dental experience (questionnaire) - Survey of dental findings: dmft/DMFT index to record the prevalence of caries in the study population. - Time required and practicability: Comparison of the duration of the examination between the intervention and control groups. - Assessment of the practical use of the intraoral scanner in a non-dental environment. - Understanding of parents/guardians regarding their child's oral health. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactMaximiliane Schlenz-Helmke
UKSH, Klinik für Zahnmedizische Prothetik
Outcome results
None listed