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Impact of 3D imaging techniques and virtual patients on the accuracy of planning and surgical placement of dental implants: A systematic review.

Ravinder S Saini, Shashit Shetty Bavabeedu, Syed Altafuddin Quadri, Vishwanath Gurumurthy, Masroor Ahmed Kanji, Mohammed Saheer Kuruniyan, Rayan Ibrahim H Binduhayyim, Anna Avetisyan, Artak Heboyan

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Review in Digital health. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed.

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  5. Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Treatment Planning in an Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation in the Esthetic Zone.Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Ravinder S SainiDepartment of Dental Technology, COAMS, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Shashit Shetty BavabeeduDepartment of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Syed Altafuddin QuadriDepartment of Dental Technology, COAMS, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Vishwanath GurumurthyDepartment of Dental Technology, COAMS, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Masroor Ahmed KanjiDepartment of Dental Technology, COAMS, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed Saheer KuruniyanDepartment of Dental Technology, COAMS, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Rayan Ibrahim H BinduhayyimDepartment of Dental Technology, COAMS, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Anna AvetisyanDepartment of Therapeutic Stomatology, Faculty of Stomatology, Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi, Yerevan, Armenia.
Artak HeboyanDepartment of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Stomatology, Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi, Yerevan, Armenia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8329-3205

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Aim: The integration of advanced technologies, including three-dimensional (3D) imaging modalities and virtual simulations, has significantly influenced contemporary approaches to preoperative planning in implant dentistry. Through a meticulous analysis of relevant studies, this review synthesizes findings related to accuracy outcomes in implant placement facilitated by 3D imaging in virtual patients. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across relevant databases to identify relevant studies published to date. The inclusion criteria were studies utilizing 3D imaging techniques, virtual patients, and those focusing on the accuracy of dental implant planning and surgical placement. The selected studies were critically appraised for their methodological quality. Results: After a rigorous analysis, 21 relevant articles were included out of 3021 articles. This study demonstrates the versatility and applicability of these technologies in both Conclusion: The synthesis of the available evidence underscores the substantial positive impact of 3D imaging techniques and virtual patients on dental implant planning and surgical placement accuracy. Utilizing these technologies contributes to a more personalized and precise approach that enhances overall treatment outcomes. Future research directions and potential refinements to the application of these technologies in clinical practice should be discussed.

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CBCTdental implantsprecisionthree dimensionalvirtual reality

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PMID38726220
PMCPMC11080757

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