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Digital Implantology in Dentistry

A special issue of Dentistry Journal (ISSN 2304-6767). This special issue belongs to the section "Dental Implantology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2025) | Viewed by 3202

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Paolo Carosi

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Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00033 Rome, Italy
Interests: static-guided surgery; dynamic-guided surgery; immediate loading; immediate implant placement
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Prof. Dr. Claudio Arcuri

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Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
Interests: oral surgery; implant dentistry; periodontics; oral pathology

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The ongoing development of digital technologies together with novel implant macro- and microstructures started to rewrite the implant-supported rehabilitation workflow in dentistry. Enhancing immediacy and streamlining overall surgical planning and prosthetic realization acted as a valid solution to reduce the overall rehabilitation time from single teeth to complete arches.

Dr. Paolo Carosi
Prof. Dr. Claudio Arcuri
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • digital implantology
  • oral surgery
  • implant dentistry
  • digital dentistry
  • implant-supported rehabilitation

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Computer Simulation of the Mechanical Behavior of the ‘Zygomatic Bones–Implants–Splinting Bar–Removable Overdenture’ Dental Structure Under Operational Loads
by Magomed Magomedov, Alexander Kozulin, Sergey Arutyunov, Alexey Drobyshev, Timur Dibirov, Eduard Kharazyan, Magomet Mustafaev, Artem Drobyshev and Sergey Panin
Dent. J. 2025, 13(9), 393; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj13090393 - 28 Aug 2025
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Background/Objectives: When solving the problems of installing zygomatic implants after partial or full maxillectomy with subsequent attachment of a removable overdenture (ROD), computer simulation based on the finite element method (FEM) is an effective tool for treatment planning. In this study, stress-strain states [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: When solving the problems of installing zygomatic implants after partial or full maxillectomy with subsequent attachment of a removable overdenture (ROD), computer simulation based on the finite element method (FEM) is an effective tool for treatment planning. In this study, stress-strain states of the ‘zygomatic bones–implants–splinting bar–ROD’ dental structure were evaluated under various loading conditions. Methods: A 3D FEM computer simulation was carried out to estimate stress-strain states of the elements of the dental structure and to study the effect of redistribution of the loads transferred from the ROD to the zygomatic bones through four implants. Results: That successive insertion and removal of the ROD caused identical stresses in the elements of the dental structure. Given the accepted level of critical stress of about 13 MPa, their values may be exceeded in the zygomatic bones during both processes. In the ROD, the equivalent stresses did not exceed the critical levels upon alternate loading of 50 N on the posterior teeth (both molars and premolars) under all biting and mastication. Taking into account the linear dependence of the applied load and the stresses in the ROD, it can be stated that its integrity is maintained until 118 N (or the generally accepted typical value of 100 N). Under the 90° biting angle, the equivalent stresses are below the critical level in all the studied cases; thus, the acceptable value increases to 213 N, but it is only 63 N at a biting angle of 45°. Conclusions: It has been established that the equivalent stresses in the zygomatic bones can exceed the critical stress level of 13 MPa. In addition, some practical recommendations and prospects of the study have been formulated. Full article
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A New Method for the Digital Assessment of the Relative Density of Bone Tissue in Dentistry Using the ImageJ Software Package
by Mariya Ebrakhim, Denis Moiseev, Valery Strelnikov, Alaa Salloum, Ekaterina Faustova, Aleksandr Ermolaev, Yulianna Enina, Ellina Velichko and Yuriy Vasil’ev
Dent. J. 2025, 13(8), 375; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj13080375 - 19 Aug 2025
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Backgroud: The aim of this study was to create an accessible, simple and reliable method for assessing the relative density of bone tissue in dentistry based on the analysis of digital panoramic radiographs. Methods: Measurement of average gray values on orthopantomograms [...] Read more.
Backgroud: The aim of this study was to create an accessible, simple and reliable method for assessing the relative density of bone tissue in dentistry based on the analysis of digital panoramic radiographs. Methods: Measurement of average gray values on orthopantomograms was carried out using ImageJ Version 1.54i software. To estimate the relative bone density, functions for selecting regions of interest (ROI), calculating the area of selection, and statistics of the selected area were used. Statistical characteristics of samples and testing of hypotheses using statistical criteria were performed using Microsoft Excel. Results: we found that when manually selecting the reference and comparison areas for areas without signs of pathological changes in bone tissue, the average standard deviation was 0.058, and the coefficient of variation was 0.055 ± 0.011%, which makes the choice of the jaw angle as a reference more preferable. The average relative bone density of the assessed defective areas to the jaw angle was 0.64 ± 0.11, and the average relative bone density of the areas without pathology to the jaw angle was 1.052 ± 0.058. Conclusions: a research protocol was developed and justified using the ImageJ software package, which establishes a strict procedure for quantitative assessment of relative bone density based on the results of digital panoramic radiography. The proposed protocol can be used to monitor the condition of bone tissue after all types of dental treatment over time. Full article
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Accuracy of Three-Dimensional Computer-Aided Implant Surgical Guides: A Prospective In Vivo Study of the Impact of Template Design
by Noel Vartan, Lotta Gath, Manuel Olmos, Konstantin Plewe, Christoph Vogl, Marco Rainer Kesting, Manfred Wichmann, Ragai Edward Matta and Mayte Buchbender
Dent. J. 2025, 13(4), 150; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj13040150 - 29 Mar 2025
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Background: Digital planning and the use of a static surgical guide for implant placement provide predictability and safety for patients and practitioners. The aim of this study was to investigate differences in the accuracy and fit of long and short guides. Methods [...] Read more.
Background: Digital planning and the use of a static surgical guide for implant placement provide predictability and safety for patients and practitioners. The aim of this study was to investigate differences in the accuracy and fit of long and short guides. Methods: In patients with at least one missing tooth, long (supported by the entire dental arch) and short templates (supported by two teeth, mesial and distal) were compared via intraoral scans and the superimposition of the STL files of the initial planning and the actual position in the patient’s mouth along the X-, Y- and Z-axes. Furthermore, this study evaluated the conditions (e.g., mouth opening, the implant position) under which fully guided implantation can be realized. Results: The largest deviation was observed in the Z-axis, although this deviation was not as high for the short templates (0.2275 mm) as it was for the long templates (0.4007 mm). With respect to the 3D deviation (dXYZ), the average deviation from the mean value was 0.2953 mm for the short guides and 0.4360 mm for the long guides (p = 0.002). The effect size (Cohen’s d) was 0.709, which was between the medium (0.50) and large effect sizes (0.80). The shorter templates showed a smaller deviation from the actual plan by 80%. With a mouth opening ≥50 mm, fully guided surgery can be performed in the molar region. In the premolar region, the lower limit was 32 mm. Conclusions: The 3D accuracy was significantly higher for the shorter template, which could therefore be favored. Full article
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