研究目的
To investigate the feasibility and validity of OCT as a tool to evaluate the internal and marginal fit of acrylic bridges, and to measure the internal and marginal fit of acrylic bridges fabricated using direct and indirect digitalization.
研究成果
OCT is a feasible and valid tool for investigating internal and marginal fit of acrylic dental reconstructions. It was able to distinguish differences in the fit of acrylic reconstructions fabricated using direct and indirect digitalization techniques. Better internal fit was observed in bridges fabricated using the direct digitalization workflow, though no difference in marginal fit was found between the two fabrication methods.
研究不足
The use of OCT perpendicularly to the surface of interest created high light reflection, making visualization difficult. An optical phenomenon occurred around the chamfer area due to backscattered light, restricting measurements of marginal fit in this area. The OCT equipment is relatively large, making access to lingual and posterior areas of the mouth challenging. Measurements of the internal cement gap were not exactly perpendicular due to the curvature of the chamfer preparation and different pixel sizes on the y and z axes of the B-scans.