Risks and complications
- the overall accuracy of digital implant placement can be measured as the sum of the value of potential deviations present at each step
- as deviations cannot be completely avoided, a safety margin should be observed in the planning stage
- to minimise risks, the treatment protocol should be executed with as much precision and care as possible
- a digital workflow cannot replace proper individual diagnoses, as risky surgical situations remain risky in digital treatment
- flapless procedures are indicated when good bone and good gingiva are present
- the potential risks of flapless surgery can be offset by the surgeon’s experience, proper individualised planning and advanced surgical imaging
- although residual risk cannot be completely excluded, allogeneic substitutes are a safe option
- autogenous and allogeneic bone show better microstructures and consequently have better regenerative potential
- to slow the resorption of autogenous or allogeneic bone grafts, bone substitutes should be added
- as the local and general conditions of the case become less favourable, the higher the percentage of autologous bone should be used