Objectives: Dynamic navigation (DN) technology has ushered in a paradigm shift in dentistry, revolutionizing the precision of diverse procedures in oral and craniofacial surgery. This comprehensive review aims to review the manifold applications of DN, including implantology, endodontics, oral and dental surgeries, and other dental disciplines.
Materials And Methods: A thorough search of the online databases PubMed and Google Scholar was conducted up to March 2024. Publications associated with DN in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery were sourced.
Results: Narrative literature review.
Conclusions: DN harnesses cone beam computerized tomography imaging, virtual design software, and motion tracking technology to construct a virtual model of the patient's oral cavity, affording real-time instrument tracking during procedures. Notably, in implantology, DN facilitates implant placement, enhances safety measures, and augments procedural efficiency. The application of DN in sinus lift procedures contributes to improved surgical outcomes and reduced complications. Within endodontics, DN guides root canal treatment (RCT), retreatment of failed RCT, and endodontic microsurgery, ensuring conservative access cavities and precise canal location. Beyond these, the versatility of DN extends to encompass maxillomandibular and orthognathic surgeries, tooth extraction, removal of foreign bodies, and facial reconstruction. However, it is crucial to acknowledge potential disadvantages and error-prone scenarios as DN technologies advance.
Clinical Significance: DN technology empowers dentists with high accuracy, heightened safety protocols, and increased procedural efficiency, culminating in enhanced patient outcomes across various dental procedures. As DN technology further expands, its pivotal role will advance in the future of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
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November 2024
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai 90110, Thailand.
Alveolar ridge loss presents difficulties for implant placement and stability. To address this, alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) is required to maintain bone and avoid the need for ridge augmentation using socket grafting. In this study, a scaffold for ARP was created by fabricating a 3D porous dense microfiber silk fibroin (mSF) embedded in poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA), which mimics the osteoid template.
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Kyoto Medical Center, Kyoto, JPN.
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Department of Physiology and Anatomy, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, USA.
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Department of Periodontology, Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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