Research Article

IN VITRO EVALUATION OF ACCURACY OF DIGITAL IMPRESSIONS VERSUS CONVENTİONAL IMPRESSIONS AT VARYING IMPLANT DEPTHS FOR SINGLE CROWNS

Volume: 28 Number: 2 August 12, 2026
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IN VITRO EVALUATION OF ACCURACY OF DIGITAL IMPRESSIONS VERSUS CONVENTİONAL IMPRESSIONS AT VARYING IMPLANT DEPTHS FOR SINGLE CROWNS

Abstract

Objective: This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the effect of implant vertical positioning on the accuracy of digital and conventional impressions for single implants using three-dimensional superimposition analysis. Material and Methods: A master model with a single implant analog (Biohorizons, 5.7 mm) was prepared at three different gingival depths (2 mm, 4 mm, and 6 mm) in the mandibular first molar region. Digital impressions were obtained using two intraoral scanners (Trios 3Shape and Cerec Omnicam), while conventional impressions were taken using polyvinylsiloxane (PVS) and condensation silicone (Type C silicone). In total, 96 test models (n=8 per group) were generated. All models were digitized and compared to the reference STL model using reverse-engineering software (Rapidform) for 3D deviation analysis. Statistical analysis was performed using the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests (α=0.05). Results: No statistically significant differences were observed between the digital impression groups (p>0.05). Among conventional techniques, the group using C-silicone showed significantly higher deviations than the PVS group (p<0.05). Increasing gingival depth resulted in significantly greater deviation values in all axes, especially in the y- and z-axes at 6 mm depth (p<0.05). Conclusion: The vertical gingival depth has a significant influence on impression accuracy. Digital techniques maintain higher accuracy across varying depths, whereas conventional techniques, particularly those using C-silicone, exhibit reduced performance at deeper levels.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Services and Systems (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

August 12, 2026

Submission Date

December 10, 2025

Acceptance Date

February 2, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 28 Number: 2

APA
Aslıyüce, V., Özcan, N., Yiğit İren, E., & Özdemir Önal, B. (2026). IN VITRO EVALUATION OF ACCURACY OF DIGITAL IMPRESSIONS VERSUS CONVENTİONAL IMPRESSIONS AT VARYING IMPLANT DEPTHS FOR SINGLE CROWNS. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, 28(2), 220-226. https://doi.org/10.24938/kutfd.1836746
AMA
1.Aslıyüce V, Özcan N, Yiğit İren E, Özdemir Önal B. IN VITRO EVALUATION OF ACCURACY OF DIGITAL IMPRESSIONS VERSUS CONVENTİONAL IMPRESSIONS AT VARYING IMPLANT DEPTHS FOR SINGLE CROWNS. Kırıkkale Uni Med J. 2026;28(2):220-226. doi:10.24938/kutfd.1836746
Chicago
Aslıyüce, Vildan, Nihal Özcan, Elif Yiğit İren, and Buse Özdemir Önal. 2026. “IN VITRO EVALUATION OF ACCURACY OF DIGITAL IMPRESSIONS VERSUS CONVENTİONAL IMPRESSIONS AT VARYING IMPLANT DEPTHS FOR SINGLE CROWNS”. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine 28 (2): 220-26. https://doi.org/10.24938/kutfd.1836746.
EndNote
Aslıyüce V, Özcan N, Yiğit İren E, Özdemir Önal B (August 1, 2026) IN VITRO EVALUATION OF ACCURACY OF DIGITAL IMPRESSIONS VERSUS CONVENTİONAL IMPRESSIONS AT VARYING IMPLANT DEPTHS FOR SINGLE CROWNS. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine 28 2 220–226.
IEEE
[1]V. Aslıyüce, N. Özcan, E. Yiğit İren, and B. Özdemir Önal, “IN VITRO EVALUATION OF ACCURACY OF DIGITAL IMPRESSIONS VERSUS CONVENTİONAL IMPRESSIONS AT VARYING IMPLANT DEPTHS FOR SINGLE CROWNS”, Kırıkkale Uni Med J, vol. 28, no. 2, pp. 220–226, Aug. 2026, doi: 10.24938/kutfd.1836746.
ISNAD
Aslıyüce, Vildan - Özcan, Nihal - Yiğit İren, Elif - Özdemir Önal, Buse. “IN VITRO EVALUATION OF ACCURACY OF DIGITAL IMPRESSIONS VERSUS CONVENTİONAL IMPRESSIONS AT VARYING IMPLANT DEPTHS FOR SINGLE CROWNS”. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine 28/2 (August 1, 2026): 220-226. https://doi.org/10.24938/kutfd.1836746.
JAMA
1.Aslıyüce V, Özcan N, Yiğit İren E, Özdemir Önal B. IN VITRO EVALUATION OF ACCURACY OF DIGITAL IMPRESSIONS VERSUS CONVENTİONAL IMPRESSIONS AT VARYING IMPLANT DEPTHS FOR SINGLE CROWNS. Kırıkkale Uni Med J. 2026;28:220–226.
MLA
Aslıyüce, Vildan, et al. “IN VITRO EVALUATION OF ACCURACY OF DIGITAL IMPRESSIONS VERSUS CONVENTİONAL IMPRESSIONS AT VARYING IMPLANT DEPTHS FOR SINGLE CROWNS”. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, vol. 28, no. 2, Aug. 2026, pp. 220-6, doi:10.24938/kutfd.1836746.
Vancouver
1.Vildan Aslıyüce, Nihal Özcan, Elif Yiğit İren, Buse Özdemir Önal. IN VITRO EVALUATION OF ACCURACY OF DIGITAL IMPRESSIONS VERSUS CONVENTİONAL IMPRESSIONS AT VARYING IMPLANT DEPTHS FOR SINGLE CROWNS. Kırıkkale Uni Med J. 2026 Aug. 1;28(2):220-6. doi:10.24938/kutfd.1836746

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