Three-dimensional imaging technique to compare digital impression CEREC Omnicam intraoral camera (CAD) and tri-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography, to measure maxillary casts: Unilateral and bilateral cleft lip and palate up to 6 months of age, applied in nanotechnology

The study aimed to evaluate any relationship between two different methods of digital three-dimensional scanning using measurements of specific parameters on plaster casts regards infants born along cleft lip and palate (CLP) up to 6 months of age. A set of 44 casts including every various kinds of CLP were used to investigate the relationship among two different methods used in this study, including tri-dimensional (3D) cone-beam calculated tomography and digital impression CEREC Omnicam intraoral camera (CAD). Paired independent samples t test has been utilized to compare two methods along with the same measurements. Statistical observations were developed utilizing SPSS software version 25. Descriptive analyses were presented utilizing means and standard deviations. Statistically significant variations (P < 5%) have been found regarding only one type of measurements analyzed. Measurements obtained were found to be close to each other. The ability to obtain 3D images was found easier and less complicated using the digital impression CEREC Omnicam intraoral camera and more precise in reflecting anatomical structures whereas the CBCT found faster in scanning. Reliability and accuracy were assessed through using intraclass correlation coefficient. All the measurements indicate statistically significant-excellent reliability (All ICC's are > 0.9). Nanotechnology offering a huge success in improving dental materials like composites, sealers, and other dental materials, all outcomes estimate to involve nanotechnology in various dentistry applications. The two methods for measurement purposes are always accepted on a wider scale and can be employed universally and equivalently.