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Comparing the accuracy of digital impressions with conventional impressions

Clinical evaluation comparing the fit of all-ceramic crowns obtained from silicone and digital intraoral impressions

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN16111844
Enrollment
21
Registered
2015-09-29
Start date
2011-01-27
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2016-10-17

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Conditions

Accuracy of fit of crowns fabricated by 2 different impression systems, for healthy patients. Oral Health

Interventions

Each tooth included in the study was the investigation unit (or specimen). Each tooth was prepared for crown, and 2 impressions were taken on each tooth (one digital & one conventional). 2 crowns were

Sponsors

Straumann Implant system
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. In need of one or two (if located in contra-lateral quadrants and opposing arches) single crowns on pre-(molar) teeth 2. Subject tooth free of clinical symptoms 3. No requirement for additional endodontic treatment expressed by the presence of a periapical radiolucency around an endodontically treated tooth or a root canal filling <3 months 4. Adequate level of oral hygiene expressed by the absence of signs of periodontal inflammation, bleeding on probing and periodontal pocket depth <4 mm

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Advanced periodontitis affecting the mobility of the teeth (mobility degree 2 or higher) 2. Clinical history of bruxism 3. Pregnant or lactating females 4. Marginal preparation situated deeper than 1 mm subgingival

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Marginal misfit of zirconia-ceramic crowns measured in micrometers between 3 and 8 days after the replication of the fit.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Internal fit of zirconia-ceramic crowns measured in micrometers between 3 and 8 days after the replication of the fit.

Countries

Spain

Contacts

Public ContactCristina Zarauz

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 15, 2026