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ReviewThe Saudi dental journal2025

Dynamic navigation systems in dento-alveolar surgery: advancements and clinical applications.

Sina Ahmadi, Xiang Liang, Fangfang Xu, Chunyan Wang, Linyang Xie, Ming Yu, Junbo Tu, Sijia Na

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Review in The Saudi dental journal, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Sina AhmadiDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, Shaanxi, China.
Xiang LiangDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, Shaanxi, China.
Fangfang XuDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, Shaanxi, China.
Chunyan WangDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, Shaanxi, China.
Linyang XieDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, Shaanxi, China.
Ming YuDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, Shaanxi, China.
Junbo TuDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, Shaanxi, China.
Sijia NaDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, Shaanxi, China. sijiana@xjtu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2248-4451

Funding

Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, China xzy012020048National Natural Science Foundation of China 81960194Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province 2020JQ563
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Dynamic navigation system (DNS) is an emerging technique providing more accuracy and precise positioning during dental surgical procedures. Studies have shown the application of DNS across several areas of dentistry, including implant surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, endodontics, and the treatment of supernumerary teeth. The use of DNS has demonstrated improved accuracy, reduced trauma, and safer approach. Key elements of DNS include a computer, tracking system specialized tracing tools and navigation software. The process of DNS operation begins with obtaining data and reconstructing imaging information. Next calibration of surgical instruments and spatial registration is carried out. The last phase involves executing time guided procedures using the navigation system. DNS applications have seen enhancements, in representation, precision in treatment, efficiency, safety measures and adaptability during procedures. While these advancements offer benefits the adoption of DNS comes with challenges such as high expenses the necessity for thorough training, extended preparation time and heightened exposure to radiation. Despite these hurdles continuous progress, continued advancements in DNS technology are expected to further broaden its applications in dentoalveolar surgery and greatly enhance the field of digital dentistry. Therefore, the application of DNS will be reviewed in dentoalveolar surgery.

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Computer-assisted surgeryCone-beam computed tomographyDental implantsEndodonticsImage-guided surgeryOral surgical proceduresTooth extraction

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PMID41091391
PMCPMC12528633

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