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Intrabony extensions for interim prosthesis positioning in immediate complete-arch loading: A dental technique
Hani Tohme1, Marta Revilla-León2,3,4, William Martin5
1Department of Digital Dentistry, AI, and Evolving Technologies, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
Summary
This study introduces an AI-assisted technique for precise interim prosthesis placement in immediate complete-arch implant procedures. It minimizes adjustments and errors by using virtual extraction socket data to pre-design prosthesis extensions.
Area of Science:
- Dental implantology
- Prosthodontics
- Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry
Background:
- Immediate complete-arch implant-supported prostheses offer functional and aesthetic benefits.
- Accurate interim prosthesis positioning is crucial for successful immediate loading protocols.
- Intraoperative adjustments can be time-consuming and lead to errors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a novel technique for improving interim prosthesis positioning.
- To reduce intraoperative adjustments and positioning errors in immediate complete-arch implant procedures.
- To leverage artificial intelligence for enhanced prosthetic planning.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted computer-aided implant planning software.
- Analyzing virtual extraction socket morphology.
- Designing intrabony extensions on the interim prosthesis intaglio surface prior to pickup.
Main Results:
- Anticipated reduction in intraoperative adjustments.
- Improved accuracy in interim prosthesis positioning.
- Streamlined workflow for immediate implant-supported prostheses.
Conclusions:
- The described AI-assisted technique offers a promising method for precise interim prosthesis placement.
- This approach has the potential to enhance the efficiency and predictability of immediate complete-arch implant restorations.
- Virtual extraction socket morphology analysis is a valuable tool for prosthetic design.