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Digital vs. Analog Inputs in CAD/CAM Orthodontics: A Comparative Clinical Evaluation of Palatal Expander Fabrication Workflow
Sponsor: Mansoura University
Summary
36 patients with unilateral or bilateral cross bite treated with hyrax expanders fabricated through three distinct workflows: fully conventional (physical impression + manual fabrication), hybrid (physical impression + CAD/CAM fabrication), and fully digital (intraoral scanning + CAD/CAM fabrication). To evaluate and compare the clinical fit, workflow efficiency, and patient/clinician satisfaction of palatal expanders fabricated using traditional, hybrid digital, and fully digital workflows.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
8 Months - 13 Months
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
36
Start Date
2025-12-25
Completion Date
2027-07-25
Last Updated
2026-01-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Locations (2)
faculty of dentistry , Mansoura university
Al Mansurah, Egypt
faculty of dentistry , Mansoura university
Al Mansurah, Egypt