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Digital Implant Dentistry: The Past, the Present, the Future
Tim Joda1,2, Jason Lee3, Kevser Pala1,3
1Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center for Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Journal of Periodontal Research
|July 6, 2026
Summary
Digital implant dentistry integrates advanced technologies like CBCT and AI for improved diagnostics, planning, and patient-specific treatment. This digital transformation enhances predictability and patient experience while presenting economic and ethical considerations.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Biomedical Engineering
- Digital Health
Background:
- Traditional implant dentistry relied on analogue methods and 2D diagnostics, facing limitations in precision and workflow efficiency.
- The advent of digital technologies has revolutionized implant dentistry, moving towards a data-driven approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the evolution of digital implant dentistry from analogue foundations to current data-driven practices.
- To discuss the impact of disruptive technologies on diagnostics, surgical procedures, and prosthetic outcomes.
- To explore future trends including AI, robotics, and digital twins in personalized implant therapy.
Main Methods:
- Review of advancements in digital imaging (CBCT), intraoral scanning (IOS), and CAD/CAM technology.
- Analysis of computer-assisted implant surgery (CAIS) techniques (static and dynamic).
- Discussion of digital monitoring tools for longitudinal patient assessment.
Main Results:
- Digital technologies like CBCT, IOS, and CAD/CAM have transformed diagnostics and workflows, improving prosthetic outcomes.
- CAIS enhances surgical precision and safety; digital impressions streamline prosthetics.
- Digital monitoring enables continuous assessment of peri-implant health and restoration wear.
Conclusions:
- Digital implant dentistry offers enhanced predictability, reproducibility, and patient experience.
- Future integration of AI, robotics, and digital twins promises predictive, personalized implant therapy.
- Addressing economic, educational, and ethical challenges is crucial for widespread adoption and accessibility.
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