[Guided and computer-assisted implant surgery and prosthetic: The continuous digital workflow].

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Surgical Technology

Background:

• Continuous digital workflow protocols in guided and computer-assisted implant surgery enhance implant positioning accuracy.
• Digital planning integrates prosthetic design with surgical constraints for improved outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the benefits of continuous digital workflows in guided and computer-assisted implant surgery.
• To emphasize the optimization of prosthetic-surgery guide design and implant placement.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing software for prosthetic design based on available space, gingival height, and occlusal relationships.
• Employing 3D-printed surgical guides derived from digital models to determine implant axis and surgical protocol.
• Integrating pre-surgical prosthesis modeling for immediate post-placement loading.

Main Results:

• Achieved full continuity of the digital workflow from prosthetic design to surgical execution.
• Enabled surgeons and dental technicians complete freedom in designing guides and determining implant positions.
• Optimized prosthetic projects considering bony and surgical constraints for enhanced occlusal and aesthetic results.

Conclusions:

• Continuous digital workflows in guided and computer-assisted surgery simplify procedures, reducing patient and surgeon stress.
• This technique is emerging as the preferred method for improving accuracy and quality in dental implant rehabilitation.
• The integration of digital planning and guided surgery offers superior control and predictability in complex cases.