Current Workflows for Computer-Aided Implant Surgery: a Review Article

AbstractPurpose of ReviewImplant dentistry is a fast-evolving field and the computer-aided implant placement is becoming an inseparable part of it. There is a vast variety of techniques, workflows, and software making it hard for the dental practitioner to know which technique to apply to which clinical scenario. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to classify and describe current techniques and compare advantages and disadvantages of different methods. Workflows for various clinical scenarios are also presented to guide a clinician in decision-making.Recent FindingsStatic computer-aided implant surgery offers safe and prosthetically driven implant placement and gives the possibility for flapless surgery to reduce postoperative healing time and the number of appointments. However, appropriate training is mandatory even if fully computer-aided implant placement is being done.SummaryBased on current trends, it is obvious that further digitization and automatization are inevitable for the academic and the private dental environments. However, one should realize that major safety screenings are yet to be conducted for newly introduced methods.
Source: Current Oral Health Reports - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research