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Comparative evaluation of accuracy, time and patient acceptance between intraoral scanner and conventional alginate impression technique – An invivo study

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Author Details : Manasi Jajee*, Vishwanath S Patil, Basanagouda C Patil, Sudha R Halkai, Jagadish Kadammanavar, Munazzah Fatima

Volume : 9, Issue : 3, Year : 2023

Article Page : 183-191

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijodr.2023.033

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Abstract

Introduction: Orthodontists use various dental records such as dental models or casts for diagnosis and treatment planning which includes making of dental impressions and study casts. Conventional alginate impressions are challenging for the patients with extreme gag reflex, irritation & discomfort. Recently 3D technology has led to development of scanning and digital models, but one major concern has been the accuracy. So this study was done to compare the accuracy, time and patient acceptance between intraoral scanner and conventional alginate impression technique.
Materials and Methods: 15 patients were selected. Alginate impressions were made using zhermack neocolloid. The patients were subjected to digital scanning with Medit i500 intraoral scanner. Procedures were timed. After the impressions, each patient was asked to complete survey. Tooth width measurements were made using digital vernier caliper from stone models. In the second method digital images were measured using medit link software. Anterior and overall Bolton ratio was calculated to determine accuracy.
Results: Digital impressions are accurate and comparable to conventional impressions as tooth width measurements did not differ significantly. Conventional impression consumed more time. Patients preferred digital impressions.
Conclusion: Intraoral scanners are accepted by patients and they have comparable accuracy and time efficient compared to conventional impression.
 

Keywords: Digital impression, Medit i500, Conventional impression, Bolton ratio, Intraoral scanner, Patient preference

How to cite : Jajee M, Patil V S, Patil B C, Halkai S R, Kadammanavar J, Fatima M, Comparative evaluation of accuracy, time and patient acceptance between intraoral scanner and conventional alginate impression technique – An invivo study. IP Indian J Orthod Dentofacial Res 2023;9(3):183-191

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