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Digital vs. Analog Inputs in CAD/CAM Orthodontics: A Comparative Clinical Evaluation of Palatal Expander Fabrication Workflow

NCT07338591 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2026-01-14

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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.

Conditions

  • Transverse Maxillary Deficiency

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Mansoura University

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
8 Months
Max Age
13 Months
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-12-25
Primary Completion
2027-01-25
Completion
2027-07-25

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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