Comparison of Prosthetic Outcomes Between Digital and Conventional Impression for Single Implant Crown

Background: This study aims to compare treatment time and patient satisfaction between digital and conventional impression techniques in single-tooth implant prosthetics. Materials and Methods: A controlled study was conducted on 22 patients with single-tooth loss in the posterior arch who underwent implant replacement. Impressions were taken using both conventional techniques (polyvinyl siloxane) and digital methods (3Shape Trios 3 Move scanner). Results: The digital impression technique significantly reduced treatment time compared to the conventional method. The total procedure time and individual steps in the digital process were notably shorter than those in the conventional process (p < 0.001). Patients who underwent digital impressions reported significantly not only higher satisfaction and comfort levels, but also less pain, unpleasant taste and level of nausea (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Digital impressions demonstrate superior efficiency in reducing treatment time and improving patient satisfaction compared to conventional methods, highlighting their advantages in single-tooth implant prosthetics.