Impact of fully guided implant planning software training on the knowledge acquisition and satisfaction of dental undergraduate students

Shetty, Shishir Ram; Murray, Christian; Kawas, Sausan Al; Jaser, Sarah S.; Al‐Rawi, Natheer H; Talaat, Wael; Narasimhan, Sangeetha; Shetty, Sunaina; Adtani, Pooja; Hegde, Shruthi

doi:10.1080/10872981.2023.2239453

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“…The chemotactic function performed by the alpha granules of platelets, particularly by the growth factors contained therein (TGF beta and PDGF), and neo-angiogenic action determine the course of the differentiation of the still-undifferentiated osteoblasts and neo-angiogenesis; these effects serve as the basis of the formation of new bone, whose quality and quantity depend on the outcomes of clots and the platelets they contain. A particularly important role is played by the surgical planning of implant positioning; many authors [46][47][48] have demonstrated how perfect knowledge of the bone anatomy and the consequent guided surgical planning can improve the optimal selection of the implant, reduce surgical times, obtain optimal prosthetic results, and, in what is probably the most important aspect, improve the attitudes of patients to implant surgery. In the future, it will be possible to make complete libraries relating to the Rex implant available to clinicians.…”

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New Operative Protocol for Immediate Post-Extraction Implant in Lower-First-Molar Region with Rex-Blade Implants: A Case Series with 18 Months of Follow-Up

Bambini,

Memè,

Rossi

et al. 2023

Applied Sciences

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In this manuscript, the authors propose a new technique for inserting implants immediately into the sockets corresponding to the lower first molars and, in any case, in the sockets in which the alveolar septum is still present. Immediate post-extraction implants are a widely discussed topic in the literature. Most authors currently consider the insertion of implants immediately after extraction less useful in terms of the procedure’s questionable benefits in maintaining the height of the alveolar bone and more useful in terms of lessening patients’ discomfort. Due to the anatomy of the post-extraction socket and its traditionally cylindrical geometry, this procedure is not always possible.: Next-generation REX-type blade implants were used via their insertion into the septum accompanied by a cortical lamina for periosteal inhibition without filling any of the alveoli.: In the 20 patients treated, the REX implant proved to be stable and surrounded by newly formed bone at the 18-month follow-up. This simple, easily employable technique allows an implant to be inserted immediately after extraction and in the same surgical session, with good patient compliance and good preservation of the alveolus due to the facilitation of periosteal inhibition. The excellent clinical results obtained with the use of a blade implant in the posterior sectors suggest that it is possible to reduce surgical sessions even in conditions of post-extraction sockets whose septum alone can ensure the primary stability essential for osseointegration. The use of a larger number of patients will also provide us with significant statistical results in support of this preliminary clinical work. New clinical studies are needed to understand the true potential of this method for application in daily clinical practice.

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New Operative Protocol for Immediate Post-Extraction Implant in Lower-First-Molar Region with Rex-Blade Implants: A Case Series with 18 Months of Follow-Up

Bambini,

Memè,

Rossi

et al. 2023

Applied Sciences

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Anatomy Education and Training Methods in Oral Surgery and Dental Implantology: A Narrative Review

Barausse,

Felice,

Pistilli

et al. 2024

Dentistry Journal

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Background: Oral and implant surgery represent highly specialized fields within dentistry that require a deep understanding of complex anatomical structures, together with practical hands-on experience. The present review examines common trends in oral and implant surgery training, focusing on how traditional methods like donated body dissection coexist with different and modern educational tools, and highlights the pros and cons of the different approaches in order to optimize training outcomes. Methods: A systematic literature search was carried out using the databases PubMed and Cochrane Library including the last 10 years of published articles about training in oral surgery and implantology. Starting from a total of 1319 studies, 47 were included to be carefully evaluated, and 20 studies were finally selected for this narrative review. The studies utilize methodologies such as randomized controlled trials (RCTs), cross-sectional surveys, case–control studies, and systematic reviews. The results were thematically organized, highlighting key quantitative outcomes and drawing connections between the different educational approaches. Results: From the narrative review, it emerged that oral and implant surgery training requires a careful balance between traditional methods, such as donated human body dissection, and modern technological advancements like virtual simulations and synthetic models. While animal and synthetic models have specific uses, their application remains limited in replicating the full complexity of human anatomy. These last technologies offer flexibility and expanded access to education but do not substitute for the hands-on experience gained through donated human body dissection. Conclusions: As educational institutions continue to evolve their training programs, ensuring access to human body dissection remains of paramount importance. Combining the strengths of both traditional and modern approaches may help optimize oral and implant surgery education, enhancing student preparedness without overlooking the critical value of direct anatomical experience.

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The Freehand Technique: The Ability of the Human Eye to Identify Implant Sites on the Patient

Cumbo,

Gallina,

Messina

et al. 2024

Prosthesis

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In implantology, among the key choices, to obtain predictable results, it is essential to establish, using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), the bone site and where to insert the implants; during the surgical phase, these sites must be identified on the oral mucosa. Surgical templates are a valid aid, especially in complex cases which require the insertion of more than three or four implants. In cases of a single implant, on the other hand, surgical guides are rarely used, and the implant is often inserted freehand; therefore, the identification of the implant site on the oral mucosa (after choosing the location on the CBCT) is more difficult. For this reason, the clinician uses the teeth in the arch as a reference. This study evaluates the ability of the human eye to identify, on the oral mucosa, where the implant collars will be positioned, the position of which has previously been chosen on the CBCT, in cases where the hands-free surgical technique (without surgical guides) is used. The verification of this precision is carried out using particular thermo-printed templates which contain radiopaque metal spheres. The results show that, in the freehand technique, it is difficult to precisely identify the implant sites (chosen via X-ray) on the mucosa, especially when they are far from natural teeth adjacent to the edentulous area. In case of monoedentulism, the freehand implant technique seems to be applicable by expert implantologists with a reduced risk of error; in fact, clinical experience helps to find the correct correspondence between the implant site chosen on the CBCT and its identification on the mucosa. The level of experience is fundamental in the clinician’s decision about whether or not to use surgical guides; in fact, doctors with little experience should use surgical guides even in the simplest cases to reduce the risk of error.

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Impact of fully guided implant planning software training on the knowledge acquisition and satisfaction of dental undergraduate students

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New Operative Protocol for Immediate Post-Extraction Implant in Lower-First-Molar Region with Rex-Blade Implants: A Case Series with 18 Months of Follow-Up

New Operative Protocol for Immediate Post-Extraction Implant in Lower-First-Molar Region with Rex-Blade Implants: A Case Series with 18 Months of Follow-Up

Anatomy Education and Training Methods in Oral Surgery and Dental Implantology: A Narrative Review

The Freehand Technique: The Ability of the Human Eye to Identify Implant Sites on the Patient

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