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Real-Time Dynamic Navigation System for the Precise Quad-Zygomatic Implant Placement in a Patient with a Severely Atrophic Maxilla
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Real-Time Dynamic Navigation System for the Precise Quad-Zygomatic Implant Placement in a Patient with a Severely Atrophic Maxilla

Published on: October 18, 2021

Immediate Implant Placement and Loading in the Esthetic Zone Using a Four-Dimensional Virtual Patient Protocol: A

Efstathia Afrati1, Nikolaos N Giannakopoulos1,2, Andreas Krokidis3

  • 1Prosthodontics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC.

Cureus
|June 15, 2026
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This study introduces a 4D virtual patient data technique for precise anterior dental implant placement. It integrates real-time jaw movements for improved prosthetic-driven rehabilitation in the esthetic zone.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Prosthodontics
  • Implantology

Background:

  • Immediate implant placement and loading in the anterior esthetic zone present complex prosthetic challenges.
  • Managing interferences during mandibular excursive movements is critical for successful outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel technique for obtaining four-dimensional (4D) virtual patient data.
  • To detail a method for prosthetically driven anterior implant rehabilitation using digital workflow.

Main Methods:

  • Acquisition of 4D virtual patient data by integrating cone beam computed tomography, intraoral/face scans, and optical jaw motion tracking (JMA Optic System).
  • Superimposition of multi-source data using Exocad software, with alignment based on remaining dentition.
  • Utilizing a CAD/CAM-fabricated surgical guide and a digitally designed provisional restoration for accurate clinical transfer of the digital plan.
Keywords:
digital workflowdynamic occlusionesthetic zoneimmediate implant placementmandibular motion trackingprovisionalizationvirtual patient

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Main Results:

  • Successful integration of dynamic jaw movement data with static imaging and scanning for comprehensive virtual planning.
  • Facilitation of precise implant placement and immediate provisional restoration according to the digital simulation.
  • Demonstration of a reproducible method for transferring digital treatment plans to clinical application.

Conclusions:

  • The presented 4D virtual patient data technique enhances prosthetic planning for immediate anterior implants.
  • This digital workflow supports a prosthetically driven approach, improving the predictability of esthetic zone restorations.
  • The method allows for accurate clinical reproduction of planned prosthetic positions, optimizing implant rehabilitation.