Patient Satisfaction of Intra-orally Scanned Versus Extra-orally Scanned Digitally Printed Maxillary Denture in Completely Edentulous Patients, in Vivo Study.

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating patient satisfaction with two types of digitally printed maxillary dentures in patients who have no natural teeth (completely edentulous). This study compares dentures made from intra-oral digital scans taken directly inside the mouth versus those made from extra-oral digital scans created from traditional impressions taken outside the mouth. The goal is to understand if one scanning method leads to better comfort, fit, aesthetics, and overall satisfaction for patients. Participants will receive both types of dentures fabricated using 3D printing technology. The intra-oral scanning uses a 3Shape scanner to capture digital impressions directly from the mouth, while the extra-oral scanning involves taking traditional impressions that are then scanned externally. Each participant will wear one type of denture for a period, followed by a two-week wash-out period without dentures, before switching to the other type. After wearing each denture, participants will complete satisfaction surveys. During the study, participants will be assessed for comfort, fit, and aesthetics of each denture type using structured questionnaires. Satisfaction will be measured after six months of wearing each denture, with the two-week wash-out period separating interventions. Data from these assessments will be analyzed to identify any significant differences in patient preferences. The study duration includes these treatment and evaluation phases and aims to provide evidence to guide clinical choices for denture fabrication.

"Patient Satisfaction with Intra-Oral Vs. Extra-Oral Scanned 3D-Printed Dentures: an in Vivo Study"