ReviewJournal of clinical and experimental dentistry2026
Intraoral Scanners for Three-Dimensional Assessment of Peri-Implant Soft Tissues: A Systematic Review of Clinical Studies.
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Abstract
Background: Precise assessment and longitudinal monitoring of peri-implant soft tissues are essential in implant dentistry, and digital workflows may enable objective and reproducible quantification of soft-tissue dynamics. Objectives: To systematically evaluate the clinical performance of intraoral scanners (IOSs) for the three-dimensional (3D) assessment of peri-implant soft tissues, focusing on accuracy, reliability, reproducibility, and clinical applicability. Material and Methods: This systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO (CRD420261295073). Electronic searches of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were conducted up to December 2025. Clinical studies evaluating IOS-based 3D assessment of peri-implant soft tissues were included. Data extraction and risk-of-bias assessment (ROBINS-I) were performed independently by two reviewers. Results: Five clinical studies involving 56 patients and 62 implants met the inclusion criteria. IOS-based digital workflows enabled precise the 3D quantification of peri-implant soft-tissue morphology, including contour replication and volumetric changes. The removal of provisional restorations resulted in immediate mucosal collapse and increased dimensional deviation, highlighting the importance of tissue stabilization during digital acquisition. Digital morphometric analysis demonstrated high repeatability and reproducibility, with low measurement variability. Compared with conventional clinical methods, IOSs provided greater sensitivity for detecting subtle soft-tissue changes and enabled objective longitudinal monitoring. The overall risk of bias was moderate, mainly due to small sample sizes and pilot study designs. Conclusions: The available evidence on the use of IOS for the 3D assessment of peri-implant soft tissues is limited and primarily derived from small pilot studies with a moderate risk of bias. While the initial findings indicate the potential to detect morphological and volumetric changes, the reliability and clinical relevance of these measurements remain uncertain. Further well-designed, adequately powered longitudinal studies with standardized protocols are required to clarify their validity and clinical applicability.
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