Research Article
Computerized Casts for Orthodontic Purpose Using Powder-Free Intraoral Scanners: Accuracy, Execution Time, and Patient Feedback
Table 3
Questionnaire results. VAS scale ranged from 0 (maximum discomfort) to 10 (no discomfort at all).
| | Question | Group | Technique | Mean | SD | Min | Median | Max | Significance |
| | What was the overall sensation about the impression technique? | (1) | Conventional | 4.29 | 3.10 | 0.00 | 3.50 | 9.00 | | | (2) | Digital | 9.00 | 0.88 | 7.00 | 9.00 | 10.00 | | Did you find the procedure comfortable? | (1) | Conventional | 2.57 | 3.11 | 0.00 | 1.50 | 9.00 | | | (2) | Digital | 9.14 | 0.86 | 7.00 | 9.00 | 10.00 | | How do you consider the time to complete the procedure? | (1) | Conventional | 3.57 | 3.06 | 0.00 | 2.50 | 9.00 | | | (2) | Digital | 6.07 | 2.76 | 1.00 | 6.50 | 10.00 | | How do you consider the dimension of instruments used? | (1) | Conventional | 2.57 | 3.41 | 0.00 | 0.50 | 9.00 | | | (2) | Digital | 6.07 | 2.70 | 2.00 | 6.50 | 10.00 | | When evaluating gag reflex was the procedure comfortable? | (1) | Conventional | 0.64 | 0.84 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 | | | (2) | Digital | 9.71 | 0.47 | 9.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
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