Standardization of Digital Implant Workflows

Presentation Synopsis

This presentation highlights that digital dentistry extends beyond tools such as intraoral 
scanners, CAD software, or 3D printers, emphasizing instead the integration of these 
technologies with fundamental prosthodontic and implant principles and evidence-based 
practice. It provides a general overview of implant scanning techniques and workflows, 
clarifying their concepts, classifications, and clinical relevance while maintaining a 
balanced perspective between innovation and established knowledge. Within this 
framework, the lecture explores the evolving landscape of digital implant scanning, 
discussing variations in approaches and their relative accuracy and outcomes, and 
underscores the importance for clinicians to remain adaptable and up to date in a rapidly 
advancing technological environment.

Learning Objectives

• Comprehend the difference between implant scanning workflow and implant 
  scanning technique
• Describe the various implant scanning techniques used to capture implant positions
• Identify and classify implant scanning workflows based on reference 
  landmarks
• Evaluate the clinical indications, advantages, and limitations of different 
  implant scanning techniques and workflows