Comparative Evaluation of the Effect of Three Hemostatic Agents on Optical Alteration of Prepared Tooth Surfaces and Intraoral Scanner Accuracy: An In-Vitro 2D and 3D Analysis

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Objectives of the Research 1.3 Significance of the Study 1.4 Structure of the Thesis 2. Literature Review 2.1 Hemostatic Agents in Dentistry 2.2 Intraoral Scanners and Accuracy 2.3 Optical Properties of Tooth Surfaces 2.4 Previous Comparative Studies 3. Materials and Methods 3.1 Study Design 3.2 Selection of Hemostatic Agents 3.3 Tooth Surface Preparation 3.4 Intraoral Scanning Procedures 3.5 Data Collection and Analysis 4. Experimental Setup 4.1 Laboratory Equipment and Software 4.2 Calibration Procedures 4.3 Sample Grouping and Randomization 4.4 2D and 3D Imaging Techniques 5. Results 5.1 Optical Alteration Measurements 5.2 Scanner Accuracy Analysis 5.3 Statistical Comparisons 5.4 Interpretation of Key Findings 6. Discussion 6.1 Evaluation of Hemostatic Agents 6.2 Implications for Clinical Practice 6.3 Comparison with Previous Research 6.4 Limitations of the Study 7. Conclusion 7.1 Summary of Findings 7.2 Recommendations for Practitioners 7.3 Suggestions for Further Research 8. Appendices 8.1 Data Tables and Figures 8.2 Ethical Considerations 8.3 Supplementary Information