Clinical efficacy of maxillary digital removable partial dentures based on direct intraoral scanning and selective laser melting technology: a double-blind randomized controlled crossover clinical trial

IF 4.8 2区医学 Q1 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE Journal of dentistry Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI:10.1016/j.jdent.2024.105542

Chenyuan Zhu , Mengxin Yao , Chengyi Wang , Yaye Ruan , Jiajun Ming , Haixin Qian , Ting Jiao

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Abstract

Objectives

A double-blind randomized controlled crossover clinical trial was conducted to comprehensively evaluate the treatment of maxillary removable partial dentures (RPDs) fabricated using a digital workflow.

Methods

A total of 58 patients were enrolled. The digital procedure involves direct intraoral scanning (IOS), digital design, selective laser melting (SLM) printing Cr-Co metal framework, and the usage of digitally printed resin cast. The outcomes were evaluated from the perspectives of adaptation, clinician evaluation, and patient-centered evaluation.

Results

The adaptation between the two types of dentures showed no statistical difference [RPD-LWT: 274.8(213.50,337.55)μm; RPD-SLM: 302.30(244.40, 368.50) μm; P=0.172). The Kennedy classification and the number of missing teeth would have an impact on the adaptation of RPD SLM. At the 7-day follow-up (T2), there were no significant statistical differences between the two dentures in all indicators in terms of clinician's evaluation. Both groups significantly improved patients' quality of life when compared with baseline measurements. This improvement was mainly reflected by reductions in pain-discomfort levels and psychosocial impacts. The patient's satisfactory with both dentures was statistically similar (P=0.591).

Conclusions

The RPD-SLM and RPD-LWT showed statistically similar results in terms of adaptation, clinician evaluation, and patient-centered evaluation in this in vivo study.

Clinical Significance Statement

This study systematically and comprehensively evaluated the in vivo performance of RPD-SLM compared to RPD-LWT. The findings from this analysis suggest the combination of direct IOS and SLM can be effectively utilized for fabricating maxillary RPDs. This study provides valuable clinical evidence supporting the application of digital technology in RPDs.

Trial registration

China Clinical Trial Registration Center (ChiCTR-ONC-16009899 Registered 17 November 2016, https://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.html?proj=16865).

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Journal of dentistry 医学-牙科与口腔外科

CiteScore

7.30

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11.40%

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349

审稿时长

35 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Dentistry has an open access mirror journal The Journal of Dentistry: X, sharing the same aims and scope, editorial team, submission system and rigorous peer review. The Journal of Dentistry is the leading international dental journal within the field of Restorative Dentistry. Placing an emphasis on publishing novel and high-quality research papers, the Journal aims to influence the practice of dentistry at clinician, research, industry and policy-maker level on an international basis. Topics covered include the management of dental disease, periodontology, endodontology, operative dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics, dental biomaterials science, long-term clinical trials including epidemiology and oral health, technology transfer of new scientific instrumentation or procedures, as well as clinically relevant oral biology and translational research. The Journal of Dentistry will publish original scientific research papers including short communications. It is also interested in publishing review articles and leaders in themed areas which will be linked to new scientific research. Conference proceedings are also welcome and expressions of interest should be communicated to the Editor.