Evaluating the effects of splinting implant scan bodies intraorally on the trueness of complete arch digital scans: A clinical study.

Statement Of Problem: A predictable protocol for accurately scanning implants in a complete edentulous arch has not been established.

Purpose: The purpose of this clinical study was to investigate the effect of splinting implant scan bodies intraorally on the accuracy and scan time for digital scans of edentulous arches.

Material And Methods: This single center, nonrandomized, clinical trial included a total of 19 arches.