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Oral Biofilm Formation on Different Materials for Dental Implants
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2018
Here, we present a protocol to evaluate oral biofilm formation on titanium and zirconia materials for dental prosthesis abutments, including the analysis of bacterial cells viability and morphological characteristics. An in situ model associated with powerful microscopy techniques is used for the oral biofilm analysis.
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Dynamic Navigation for Dental Implant Placement
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2022
Dynamic computer-aided implant surgery (DCAIS) is a controlled implant surgical placement method performed without a surgical template using optical control. The real-time intraoperative control of movement and position of the surgical device simplifies the procedure and gives more freedom to the surgeon, providing similar precision as static navigation methods.
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Accuracy in Dental Medicine, A New Way to Measure Trueness and Precision
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2014
Accuracy is a major demand in dental medicine. To verify accuracy, reference scanners are needed. This article presents a new reference scanner with an adjusted scanning method to acquire a broad variety of dental morphologies with high trueness and precision.
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Treatment of Facial Deformities using 3D Planning and Printing of Patient-Specific Implants
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2020
As technology develops and becomes more user-friendly, planning of operations and patient-specific surgical guides and fixation plates should be performed by the surgeon. We present a protocol for 3D planning of orthognathic skeletal movements and 3D planning and printing of patient-specific fixation plates and surgical guides.
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3D Planning and Printing of Patient Specific Implants for Reconstruction of Bony Defects
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2020
This protocol describes the use of 3D planning and printing for reconstruction of bony defects. We use segmentation tools to create 3D models followed by 3D design software to create patient specific implants for reconstruction purposes concomitant to ablative surgery or as a second stage.
FAQs
Prosthetic assessment determines how the planned implant must relate to the intended restoration, rather than evaluating the implant site in isolation. Clinicians use the future tooth position to coordinate implant placement with functional and esthetic goals. This relationship helps guide position selection and supports a restoration that fits the broader treatment plan.
Three-dimensional scans provide a digital view of the relevant oral structures, while virtual implant positioning allows clinicians to evaluate a proposed location before surgery. This workflow helps relate the implant to bone volume and anatomical landmarks, anticipate potential risks, and coordinate the planned implant position with the intended restoration.
Bone volume alone does not describe every limitation at an implant site. Planning must also account for nearby anatomical landmarks because implant position needs to fit the available structures while supporting the intended restoration. Considering both factors helps clinicians identify risks, preserve surrounding tissues, and recognize cases involving insufficient bone or complex anatomy.
A typical workflow begins with a clinical examination and diagnostic imaging, followed by assessment of bone volume, anatomical landmarks, and the intended restoration. Clinicians then use these findings to determine an appropriate implant position and anticipate risks. When suitable, digital scans and virtual planning can support creation of a surgical guide for treatment coordination.
Digital workflows are useful when clinicians need to connect three-dimensional anatomical information with a proposed implant position and the planned restoration. By integrating scans, virtual positioning, and potentially a surgical guide, the team can review the treatment plan before surgery. This is particularly relevant when anatomy is complex or risks require careful anticipation.
When evaluation reveals insufficient bone or complex anatomy, the planning process identifies these conditions before implant placement rather than treating them as unexpected surgical findings. Clinicians can use the available structural and prosthetic information to anticipate risks and coordinate an appropriate treatment approach. This supports preservation of surrounding tissues and more predictable function and esthetics.