Traditional Alginate Impressions vs Digital Optical Impressions Using Reverse-Engineering Technology: A Comparative Study.
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| Title: | Traditional Alginate Impressions vs Digital Optical Impressions Using Reverse-Engineering Technology: A Comparative Study. |
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| Authors: | Santilli, Manlio, D'addazio, Gianmaria, Sinjari, Bruna, Tafuri, Giuseppe, Femminella, Beatrice, Caputi, Sergio |
| Source: | International Journal of Prosthodontics; 2025, Vol. 38 Issue 6, p724-733, 10p |
| Subject Terms: | DENTAL impression materials, DIGITAL dental impression systems, MEDICAL practice, STATISTICAL accuracy, DENTAL education, REVERSE engineering |
| Abstract: | Purpose: To compare the precision and accuracy of traditional alginate impressions and digital optical impressions taken by second-year dental students using reverse-engineering technology. The null hypothesis posited no significant difference in the accuracy between the two methods when performed by inexperienced operators. Materials and Methods: In total, 20 dental students performed 128 impressions: 64 traditional alginate impressions (Group A) and 64 digital impressions using an intraoral scanner (Group B). The impressions were analyzed and compared to reference models created by an expert operator. Data were captured using a reverse-engineering software (Geomagic Control X), and precision was evaluated through 3D and point-bypoint analyses. Statistical analyses, including paired t tests and Wilcoxon signed-rank test, were conducted to compare the deviations from the reference model. Results: The digital impressions demonstrated superior accuracy compared to traditional alginate impressions, with significantly smaller deviations from the reference model. Digital impressions consistently exhibited higher precision and trueness, so the null hypothesis was rejected. Statistical significance was found at key points, with P < .05 for all comparisons. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that digital impressions provide significantly greater accuracy and precision than traditional alginate impressions, with lower deviations and higher reproducibility. The findings highlight the dimensional instability of alginate impressions and reinforce the advantages of digital intraoral scanning for standardization and consistency in clinical practice. Intraoral scanners provide more precise and accurate impressions than traditional methods, even when used by inexperienced operators. This study supports the integration of digital impression techniques into dental education to enhance student proficiency and improve clinical outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Complementary Index |
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