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Efficacy of Conventional versus Cordless Displacement System on Gingival Retraction for Use with Intra-Oral Scanner:
Pratik R Gupta1, Swati S Kharat1, Pritesh Gangde1
1Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Dr. Rajesh Ramdasji Dental College and Hospital, Akola, Maharashtra, India.
Aim:
The present clinical study aimed to assess the efficacy of conventional versus cordless displacement systems on gingival retraction for use with an intra-oral scanner and changes in periodontal indices.
Materials And Methods:
A total of 20 participants were selected for a split-mouth study (20 sites - Group Sc, 20 sites - Group Es). The outcomes were measured at day 0, day 1, and day 7 of follow-up in terms of Immediate horizontal displacement, Plaque Index, and Bleeding Index. Unpaired and Paired t-test was used as the parametric tests and statistical analysis was performed.
Results:
A statistically significant change was observed in terms of BI on day 0, but no statistically significant change was observed for either group in terms of IHD and PI.
Conclusion:
The cordless material caused the least trauma to gingival tissue and was more compatible with intra-oral scanning devices.
