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ArticleOral and maxillofacial surgery2025

Smartphone application-based augmented reality for pre-clinical dental implant placement training: a pilot study.

Benedikt Schneider, Dragan A Ströbele, Pascal Grün, Richard Mosch, Dritan Turhani, Constantin von See

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Benedikt Schneider *Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Danube Private University, Krems, Austria.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0850-775X
Dragan A Ströbele *Research Center for Digital Technologies in Dentistry and CAD/CAM, Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Danube Private University, Steiner Landstraße 123, Krems an der Donau, 3500, Austria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0297-7371
Pascal GrünCenter for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Danube Private University, Krems, Austria.
Richard MoschResearch Center for Digital Technologies in Dentistry and CAD/CAM, Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Danube Private University, Steiner Landstraße 123, Krems an der Donau, 3500, Austria.
Dritan TurhaniCenter for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Danube Private University, Krems, Austria. dritan.turhani@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7311-3191
Constantin von SeeResearch Center for Digital Technologies in Dentistry and CAD/CAM, Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Danube Private University, Steiner Landstraße 123, Krems an der Donau, 3500, Austria.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6272-7326

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Abstract

purposePrecise implant placement is essential for optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes. Digital technologies, such as computer-assisted implant surgery (CAIS), have improved implant outcomes. However, conventional methods such as static and dynamic CAIS (dCAIS) require complex equipment. This study examined the usefulness of smartphone-based augmented reality (AR) for CAIS based on the value addition regarding angulation and positioning of pilot drillings and the potential for training dental students.

methodsAn in vitro model was created to mimic dental scenarios using three-dimensional datasets. Smartphone technology and AR application (app)-based intraoral tracking were used for dCAIS. The app allowed real-time visualization of implant planning, superimposition of three-dimensional models, and alignment of surgical instruments. Forty dental students performed four pilot drillings each; two were performed freehand, whereas two were performed using the app. The angulation and position of the prepared implant bed preparation were statistically analyzed.

resultsImplant angulation was significantly better in the AR-guided group than in the unguided group; however, no significant difference was observed in the implant position.

conclusionsSmartphone-based AR techniques for dCAIS are easily accessible in dental implantology. This may be advantageous for training dental students and potentially improving clinical outcomes, particularly the angulation of dental implants.

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Augmented RealityDental ImplantationDental Implantation, EndosseousEducation, DentalMobile ApplicationsSmartphoneSurgery, Computer-AssistedHumansImaging, Three-DimensionalPilot ProjectsAugmented realityComputer-assisted surgeryDental implantEducationPre-clinical

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