Garcovich, DanieleAiuto, RiccardoAlvarado Lorenzo, AlfonsoBousheral, JosephDioguardi, MarioAdobes Martín, Milagros2025-12-292025-12-292025Garcovich, D., Aiuto, R., Lorenzo, A. A., Bouserhal, J., Dioguardi, M., & Martin, M. A. (2025). Digital versus conventional impression techniques in children: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of efficiency, comfort and patient preference. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, ipd.70045. https://doi.org/10.1111/ipd.700450960-74391365-263Xhttps://hdl.handle.net/11268/16648Conventional alginate impressions are widely used in paediatric dentistry but present several limitations. Digital intraoral scanning has emerged as a promising alternative, potentially improving patient experience and clinical efficiency. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether digital intraoral impressions differ from conventional alginate impressions in efficiency, comfort and acceptance among paediatric patients through a systematic review and meta-analysis following PRISMA 2020.engAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 Internationalhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/MetaanálisisOdontología PediátricaComodidad del Pacientejournal article10.1111/ipd.70045embargoed accessOdontologíaInvestigación médicaMedicina clínicaGoal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages