Geneva, Sept. 23 -- International Clinical Trials Registry received information related to the study (ISRCTN47332588) titled 'How accurate is 3d dental scanning in measuring gum thickness compared to other common methods?' on Sept. 11.
Study Type: Observational
Study Design:
Single-center diagnostic accuracy study (Diagnostic)
Primary Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna
Condition:
Gingival thickness measurement
Oral Health
Intervention:
Gingival thickness at the buccal aspect was assessed using four methods:
1. Cone beam computed tomography
2. Bone sounding
3. Ultrasonic device
4. Digital caliper
Local anaesthesia was administered before all measurements.
Bone sounding was performed immediately after radiography using CBCT w...