The difference between digital implants and traditional methods
In recent decades, significant advances in the field of dentistry and related technologies have been considered as one of the main factors of change in treatment methods and techniques. In the meantime, the digital implant is known as an example of these developments, which have improved the treatment process using advanced technologies and computer software. In this article, the difference between digital implant implantation and traditional methods will be discussed.
What are the principles of digital implant implantation?
Digital implant is a process that uses 3D modeling technologies and advanced software, implants and their accessories are designed, modeled, and produced precisely based on the structure of the patient’s mouth. In this method, accurate 3D imaging tools and computers are used to accurately simulate the topology of the patient’s mouth. Then, the design of the implant and its accessories is done by CAD (computer-aided design) software, and finally, the implant and its accessories are created using 3D printing technology.
The difference between digital implants and traditional methods
High accuracy and compatibility: One of the main differences between digital implant implantation and traditional methods is its accuracy and compatibility with the structure of the patient’s mouth. In traditional methods, information is collected and transferred manually with traditional tools, which may lead to disturbances and mistakes. However, in digital implants, 3D imaging and the use of CAD software increase the accuracy and precise matching of structural arrangements.
More speed: the process of designing and producing digital implants increases the speed of treatment due to the use of modern technologies and computers. This, especially in cases where we need customized implants, improves vision during treatment.
Improving doctor-patient interaction: In digital implants, the patient gets to know a real image of the design and the final result, which reassures him and makes more interaction possible. This experience is very important for patients and has a positive effect on cooperation and treatment acceptance.
Maintaining the health of the mouth and surrounding tissues: the use of digital implants preserves the health of the tissues around the implant and the mouth. This is due to the high precision of using digital implants in the design and production of its accessories, which prevents adverse changes in the tissues and chips around the implant.
Reducing the need to repeat treatment: One of the main advantages of digital implants is reducing the need to repeat treatment. This is due to the high precision in the design and production of the implant, as well as the exact matching with the structure of the patient’s mouth, which makes the results of the treatment more stable.
Reduction of human errors: Traditional methods often lead to human errors and possible interferences in different stages of treatment. However, in digital implants, these mistakes are minimized because human factors are reduced in the design and production stages.
Diversity and flexibility in design: by using digital implants, it is possible to design and produce implants in a customized manner and according to the specific needs of patients. This increases flexibility and diversity in dental treatments.
Technological advances: Due to the development of advanced technologies, digital implants are constantly improving and evolving. This means that as technology advances, the capabilities, and effectiveness of digital implants will also improve.
Environment and sustainability: Using a digital implant can help preserve the environment. This is due to the reduction of the need to consume traditional materials and tools to produce implants and related chips.
Accurate modeling of oral topology: In traditional methods, manual measurements and 2D images are usually used, which may be less accurate. But in digital implants, with 3D imaging and using modeling software, the exact topology of the mouth is digitally simulated.
Reducing the need to repeat the treatment: In traditional methods, mistakes in the preparation of models and implant chips may lead to the need to repeat the treatment. But with the use of digital implants, this possibility is minimized and the need to repeat the treatment is reduced.
Flexibility in design: Traditional methods may have limitations when we need customized implants. But digital implant, with the possibility of using CAD software, allows us to design customized implants according to the needs of each patient.
Faster treatment: the process of designing and producing digital implants improves the speed of treatment due to the use of advanced technologies and computer software. This is especially important in cases where we need to quickly produce implants.
Reduction of human errors: In traditional methods, human errors may occur in various steps such as measurement and chips. But in digital implants, human errors are minimized and more accuracy is achieved.
Better patient experience: Digital implants allow patients to get to know the real image of the implant design and the final result. This experience helps to increase patients’ cooperation in treatment and increase their self-confidence.
