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1State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Journal of Dental Research
|June 1, 2024
Summary
Digital technology significantly improves dental implant accuracy from planning to restoration. While AI shows promise in diagnosis, its surgical application in implantology is still developing.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Dental Science
- Digital Health
Background:
- Digital technology is revolutionizing dental implantology.
- Integration of various data sources enhances visualization and planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the impact of digital technology on dental implant procedures.
- To assess the current state and limitations of AI in implantology.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of digital data integration (radiographic, intraoral, facial scans).
- Virtual planning software for 3D visualization and surgical simulation.
- Application of digital tools for surgical execution and restoration delivery.
Main Results:
- Digital technology enhances diagnostic precision and surgical accuracy through virtual planning and guided execution.
- Advanced digital techniques improve impression, shade matching, and prosthesis fabrication.
- AI in implantology is mainly focused on diagnosis and prediction, with limited surgical application.
Conclusions:
- Digital technology offers significant advancements in dental implant accuracy and efficiency across all stages.
- Widespread adoption of AI in implant surgery is hindered by clinical complexity and ethical concerns.
