A comparative study of the ease-of use of the Encode technique versus conventional dental implant impression systems.

This study compares two different dental impression systems used when fitting a tooth implant. The newer system, called the Encode system, uses computer scanning of the dental impression and avoids the need for certain tricky components (impression copings). Researchers want to find out if this newer approach is faster and simpler for dentists to use compared to traditional methods. You may be eligible if: - You are 18 years of age or older - You are having a single dental implant placed - You have at least 20 functional teeth remaining You may NOT be eligible if: - You need major bone grafting as part of your treatment - You have had head or neck radiation therapy in the past 12 months - You have a metabolic bone disease - You have a severe teeth-grinding or jaw-clenching habit - You have uncontrolled diabetes - You are a smoker - You are pregnant Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.