Lea S. Prott DMD , Pablo J. Atria DDS, MSc, PhD , Caroline V. Maluf DDS, PhD , Markus B. Blatz DMD, PhD , Julian Conejo DDS, MSc
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Abstract
Statement of problem
Photogrammetry (PG) has emerged as a promising recording technique for fabricating implant-supported prostheses. However, the existing evidence on the accuracy of dental PG devices is still limited.
Purpose
The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the trueness and precision of a newly introduced advanced PG device (MicronMapper; SIN 360) by comparing it with grammetry and intraoral scanning.
Material and methods
Four implants (BioHorizons) were placed in an edentulous mandibular model. Multi-unit abutments (BioHorizons) were positioned and tightened to 30 Ncm. A digital reference cast (Control group) was obtained by scanning the model with a laboratory scanner (inEosX5; Dentsply Sirona). Three test groups were evaluated: PS (Primescan), PS-OS (Primescan and OptiSplint), and PG (MicronMapper; SIN 360). Test files were superimposed with the reference file (trueness) and pairwise within groups (precision) using a 3D evaluation software program (Geomagic Control X). Root mean square (RMS) values were calculated. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to analyze differences in RMS values among groups (α=.05), followed by the Tukey post hoc test.
Results
For trueness, group PG showed the lowest mean ±standard deviation RMS values (20.5 ±0.6 µm), followed by PS-OS (30.9 ±16.8 µm) and PS (56 ±0.7 µm). A statistically significant difference was found between groups PG and PS (P<.001), as well as PS-OS and PS (P=.004). For precision, the lowest RMS values were detected in group PG (6 ±1.2 µm), followed by PS (9.5 ±3.3 µm) and PS-OS (23.3 ±22.3 µm). No statistically significant differences were detected among the test groups in terms of precision (P=.192).
Conclusions
Photogrammetry obtained the best accuracy. Grammetry improves the trueness; however, it appears to have no positive impact on the precision of complete arch implant recordings.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry is the leading professional journal devoted exclusively to prosthetic and restorative dentistry. The Journal is the official publication for 24 leading U.S. international prosthodontic organizations. The monthly publication features timely, original peer-reviewed articles on the newest techniques, dental materials, and research findings. The Journal serves prosthodontists and dentists in advanced practice, and features color photos that illustrate many step-by-step procedures. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry is included in Index Medicus and CINAHL.