Digital vs Conventional Implant Impressions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Panos Papaspyridakos Konstantinos Vazouras Yo-Wei ChenElli KotinaZuhair NattoKiho KangKonstantinos Chochlidakis

Published in: Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists (2020)

Digital scans appear to have comparable 3D accuracy with conventional implant impressions based mainly on in vitro studies. However, clinical trials are recommended to investigate the clinical accuracy of digital scans and digitally fabricated interim or prototype prostheses, before digital implant scans can be recommended for routine clinical use.

Keyphrases

computed tomography
clinical trial
soft tissue
contrast enhanced
randomized controlled trial
magnetic resonance imaging
magnetic resonance
study protocol
open label
case control