DIGITAL IMPLANT PLANNING: A BRIEF NARRATIVE REVIEW

Recently, the development of radiology, and software engineering, has led to a new protocol called computer-assisted implantology (CAI) or guided implantology. CT / CBCT scanners allow dentist visualize patients anatomy in 3 dimensions. Define precise measurement bone for implant placement, soft tissue thickness, proximity adjacent root anatomy. The exact location maxillary sinuses, other relevant vital structures such as mandibular canal, mental incisal foramen canal. Once images are imported, clinician can then virtually begin treatment planning. type size planned implant, its position bone, relationship restoration teeth and/or implants, be determined prior surgery. Computer-generated surgical drill guides manufactured from virtual plan.