Assessment of The Accuracy of Complete Crown 3D Superimposition Technique Relative to The Gold Standard Technique for Digital Quantification of Volumetric Soft Tissue Changes in The Esthetic Zone

Launched by BRITISH UNIVERSITY IN EGYPT · Nov 2, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a new method for measuring changes in gum tissue, especially in patients who need cosmetic dental procedures like crown lengthening. Researchers want to see how accurate this new 3D imaging technique is compared to the traditional method, which is considered the best standard. By using 3D models created from scans of patients' mouths, the study aims to provide a simple and reliable way to assess gum health and conditions like a gummy smile.

To be part of this study, participants should be adults aged 65 to 74 who need cosmetic crown lengthening and have healthy gums. They should also be motivated to follow post-surgery care. However, people with certain health conditions, smokers, or those who are pregnant or nursing cannot participate. If you join the study, you can expect to undergo some scans and follow-up appointments to ensure your gum health is monitored properly. This research could help improve dental care methods in the future!

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Patients requiring esthetic crown lengthening.
• • 2. Full-mouth plaque and bleeding score not exceeding 20%.
• • 3. Presence of at least 2.5 mm keratinized tissue width (Pontoriero \& Carnevale, 2001).
• • 4. Patients showing motivation to comply with post-operative care instructions and follow-up appointments.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Systemic health conditions that contraindicate or affect healing of periodontal surgery.
• • 2. Patients requiring prosthetic crowns or restorations in the esthetic zone. 3. Gummy smile with normal tooth proportions. 4. Patients treated with medications known to affect the gingiva (Phenytoin, Cyclosporine and Nifedipine).
• • 5. Smokers. 6. Pregnant and nursing females.