Accuracy of Complete-Arch Implant Photogrammetry
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Intraoral Photogrammetry (IPG), Mobile-Phone-Based Photogrammetry.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Edentulous Jaw. Basic parameters: 18 years — 50 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Egypt
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Official title
Accuracy of Complete-arch Implant Scans Obtained Using Intraoral Photogrammetry and a Mobile-phone Based Photogrammetry.
Overview
This prospective comparative clinical study evaluated the accuracy and chairside time of complete-arch implant scans obtained using an intraoral photogrammetry system and a mobile-phone-based photogrammetry system in edentulous patients rehabilitated with complete-arch implant-supported prostheses. Implant positions recorded by each system were compared with a reference dataset to assess linear and angular discrepancies. The chairside time required for data acquisition was also measured. The study aimed to determine whether mobile-phone-based photogrammetry can provide clinically acceptable accuracy comparable to that of intraoral photogrammetry while improving clinical efficiency. The findings may help clinicians select appropriate digital impression techniques for complete-arch implant rehabilitation.
Detailed description
Accurate recording of implant positions is essential for the passive fit and long-term success of complete-arch implant-supported prostheses. Photogrammetry-based technologies have emerged as promising alternatives to conventional digital impression techniques for capturing implant positions with high accuracy. While intraoral photogrammetry systems have demonstrated favorable results, the clinical performance of recently introduced mobile-phone-based photogrammetry systems remains insufficiently investigated.
This prospective comparative clinical study aims to evaluate the accuracy and chairside time of complete-arch implant scans obtained using an intraoral photogrammetry system and a mobile-phone-based photogrammetry system in edentulous patients restored with complete-arch implant-supported prostheses. Each participant will undergo implant scanning using both systems according to the manufacturers' recommendations. The resulting digital datasets will be compared with a reference dataset to determine scan accuracy.
The primary outcome measures will be linear and angular discrepancies between the implant positions captured by each photogrammetry system and the reference dataset. Secondary outcome measures will include the chairside time required for scan acquisition. Statistical analyses will be performed to compare the accuracy and efficiency of the evaluated systems.
Interventions
- Device Intraoral Photogrammetry (IPG)
A photogrammetry-based digital impression system used to capture the three-dimensional positions of implants in complete-arch rehabilitations. The system records implant locations through specialized scan bodies and generates a digital dataset for subsequent accuracy analysis. - Device Mobile-Phone-Based Photogrammetry
A smartphone-assisted photogrammetry system used to capture the three-dimensional positions of implants in complete-arch rehabilitations. The system acquires photographic data through coded markers and generates a digital dataset for subsequent accuracy analysis.
Primary outcome measures
- Linear Discrepancy of Complete-Arch Implant Scans [Time frame: Immediately after scan acquisition and digital analysis (same study visit).]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Adults aged 18 years or older.
- Completely edentulous patients rehabilitated with implant-supported complete-arch prostheses.
- Presence of at least four osseointegrated implants in the edentulous arch.
- Patients able to undergo digital implant scanning procedures.
- Patients willing to participate and provide written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
- Patients with unstable or failed implants.
- Presence of peri-implant disease, active oral infection, or significant soft-tissue inflammation around the implants.
- Inadequate access for placement of photogrammetry scan bodies or markers.
- Patients with conditions that prevent proper scanning procedures (e.g., inability to maintain mouth opening or remain still during data acquisition).
- Patients requiring immediate implant placement or immediate loading protocols.
- Patients unwilling or unable to provide informed consent.
- Incomplete clinical records or inability to complete all study procedures.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Egypt · 1 center
- Mohammed El-Sawy — Shibīn al Kawm
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07643441 · ADMNF-000026