PERSPECTIVES ON DIGITAL DENTISTRY

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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS IN DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGY

Sema Nur Sevinç Gül

Atatürk University, Faculty Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, Erzurum, Türkiye

Sevinç Gül SN. Digital Technology and Robotic Applications in Dental Implantology. In: Kul E, editor. Perspectives on Digital Dentistry. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2025. p.169177.

ABSTRACT

Digital technology has had a profound impact on the field of dentistry, particularly in the domain of im plantology. The integration of digital technology has enhanced treatment effectiveness by facilitating the processes of diagnosis, treatment planning, surgical procedures, and restoration applications. Digi tal technology plays a critical role in the creation of virtual patient models by collecting and combining information, conducting surgical procedures, and applying implant restorations. Digital technology applications enable the seamless transfer of virtual treatment plans to real surgical fields, utilising tools such as templates, navigation systems, and implant robots. In the context of dental implant placement procedures, the utilisation of computerassisted implant surgery (CAIS) and robotic technology pro tocols assumes particular significance in ensuring optimal threedimensional implant positioning and minimizing the risk of damage to nearby vital structures.

Extensive research on the development of digital technology in implantology has demonstrated that these innovations are subject to continuous updating and renewal through the emergence of novel digital techniques that supersede earlier methodologies. While the rapid advancement of digital tech nologies has revolutionized clinical services, the use of implant robots, especially with the widespread integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for diagnosis and prognosis, poses new challenges for clinicians. In comparison to digital advancements in the field of clinical medicine, AIpowered implant robots have the potential to function as essential assistants to human team members. Never theless, a thorough evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages of these technologies is imperative, and effective applications must be meticulously planned to ensure optimal patient benefits.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence; Dental implants; Digital technology; Robotic surgical procedures; virtual reality

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