Accuracy of dynamic navigation systems in dental implants

Investigators have analyzed the efficacy of dynamic navigation systems in improving dental implant placement.

In a systematic review published in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the investigators used seven in vitro models published between 2016 and 2024 involving 649 dental implants to evaluate the accuracy of five dynamic navigation systems: ImplaNav, Navident, Denacam, X-Guide and DCARER.

The investigators identified mean coronal three-dimensional deviations ranging from 0.46 millimeters and 1.58 millimeters, apical deviations ranging from 0.48 millimeters and 2.12 millimeters and angular deviations ranging from 1.01 degrees to 4.24 degrees. They found that tracking technology, calibration technique and user experience all contributed to the accuracy of the systems. Although all five of the dynamic navigation systems demonstrated high accuracy, the X-Guide system was found to have the lowest numerical errors.

The findings reinforced the understanding that dynamic navigation systems may enhance the precision of dental implant placement and reduce complications more common with freehand methods. Nonetheless, the technology may still be reliant on technical factors.

Read more: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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