title: Navigation in implantology.
abstract: The primary objective of implant insertion is optimal prosthetic implant positioning while simultaneously protecting sensitive anatomical structures. In this context, navigated implants show significantly better results than freehand-inserted implants. Computer-assisted navigation, in combination with three-dimensional (3D) imaging by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), is an ideal way to achieve higher predictability for successful implant therapy. Basically, one can distinguish between static navigation using templates, and direct dynamic navigation using optical transmission systems. Both options demonstrate comparably good results as far as the precision of implant positioning is concerned. Today, the gold standard is digital manufacturing of the template. Direct navigation is the more attractive option, provided acquisition costs can be reduced by simplifying the system. This article presents patient cases that demonstrate different variants of navigated implantology.
authors.forename: Insa
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Herklotz
authors.forename: Florian
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Beuer
authors.forename: Andreas
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kunz
authors.forename: Detlef
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hildebrand
authors.forename: Arndt
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Happe
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; D003757:Dental Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*