Quality Assessment of Anterior Composite Restorations

Evaluation of Intraoral Smartphone Photography for Anterior Restorations Purpose The goal of this observational study was to determine if intraoral digital photography-captured using modern smartphones-can accurately assess the quality of dental fillings (anterior composite restorations) compared to traditional in-person clinical exams.

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Key information

Conditions

Composite Resins

Age range

18 year–64 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Recep Tayyip Erdogan University

Rize, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Evaluating the longevity and quality of dental restorations is a cornerstone of restorative dentistry. Traditionally, the World Dental Federation (FDI) criteria are applied during a physical clinical examination. However, the rise of teledentistry and the accessibility of high-resolution mobile imaging have created a need to validate digital photography as a diagnostic tool. This study investigates whether the convenience of smartphone photography can match the diagnostic "gold standard" of a clinical chairside exam and the technical "gold standard" of a professional DSLR camera.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria

Primary teeth, unrestored teeth, and teeth with amalgam, glass ionomer, or indirect restorations

Treatment and study plan

Smartphone Photography

Other

This study evaluates the diagnostic performance of three different digital imaging protocols compared to a physical clinical examination.

Primary outcomes

Diagnostic Agreement for FDI Final Scores

Time frame: At the time of the single clinical assessment (cross-sectional).

The level of agreement between each digital photography method and the clinical examination (Gold Standard) for the overall restoration status. Restorations are categorized into three final scores: Intact, Requires Repair, or Needs Replacement based on World Dental Federation (FDI) criteria.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Quality Assessment of Anterior Composite Restorations: Clinical Examination Versus Three Digital Photographic Techniques

Important dates

Study start: 2023
Primary completion: 2024
Study completion: 2024
First posted: Feb 12, 2026
Registry last updated: Feb 12, 2026

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