Robot-Assisted Implant Surgery vs Freehand Placement
Author Information
Author(s): Younis Hamza, Xu Boya, Acharya Kiran, He Longlong, Du Liangzhi, Elayah Sadam Ahmed, Chang Xiaofeng, Lv Chengpeng
Primary Institution: Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
Hypothesis
This study evaluates the accuracy of implant placement using a robotic system compared to freehand surgery.
Conclusion
Robot-assisted implant surgery significantly enhances accuracy and clinical safety compared to freehand techniques.
Supporting Evidence
- The robot-assisted group showed lower mean deviations in platform, apical, and angular measurements.
- Regression analysis indicated no significant impact of implant location or dimensions on robotic accuracy.
- All patients underwent surgery without reported adverse events.
Takeaway
Using a robot to place dental implants is more accurate than doing it by hand, which helps avoid mistakes.
Methodology
This retrospective study included 95 implants placed in 65 patients, divided into robot-assisted and freehand groups, measuring deviations using CBCT images.
Potential Biases
Potential confounding factors such as implant distribution and inaccuracies in accuracy assessment.
Limitations
The study is retrospective and lacks comparison groups for s-CAIS and d-CAIS.
Participant Demographics
Patients aged over 18 with good health and oral hygiene, partially edentulous with specific bone requirements.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Confidence Interval
0.39 to 0.49
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website