The Acceptability of Digital Impression Compared to Conventional Technique in Children: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

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To evaluate the acceptability of digital impressions versus conventional impressions in children and assess their impact on dental anxiety.
Randomized controlled clinical trial design
Participants included pediatric patients experiencing anxiety-related dental appointments
Comparison of digital impressions using intraoral scanners against traditional alginate impressions.
Participants reported greater comfort with digital impressions, especially those with heightened sensitivity (p<0.05)
Digital impressions resulted in less anxiety compared to conventional methods, showing a reduced gag reflex in 70% of cases
Operator learning curve for digital techniques is notable, requiring more time for inexperienced users, affecting overall efficiency.

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Randomized trial compares digital impressions to conventional techniques in children, suggesting improved comfort and reduced anxiety.

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Tabbal et al. (2026) studied this question.

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