Should We Use the Digital Models in Pediatric Dentistry?
Abstract
Objectives: This study aims to compare the measurements of the extraction spaces in the plaster models and digital dental models and to investigate the usability of the digital models in preventive and interceptive appliances in pediatric dentistry clinics.
Material and Methods: In the dental models of 56 patients whose first molar teeth were extracted in the early period, the dental arch length of the extraction spaces were measured with a digital caliper in the plaster model (Control Group), with computer software in the digital model (Experimental Group). Measured values were compared using a t-test and statistical significance levels were determined.
Results: In plaster models and digital models, the measured mean arc length of the extraction spaces were 6.94 mm and 6.83 mm, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference between the two measurement methods (p>0.05).
Conclusions: The use of digital models is recommended in pediatric dentistry clinics due to shorter chair time in pediatric patients, effective treatment planning/follow-ups, reducing treatment costs and other advantages.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Sibel Çayönü
0000-0002-9378-2499
Türkiye
Akif Demirel
*
0000-0002-1433-0452
Türkiye
Şaziye Sarı
0000-0003-2202-5148
Türkiye
Publication Date
December 29, 2019
Submission Date
August 29, 2019
Acceptance Date
September 17, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 22 Number: 4
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