1Reader, Dept of Periodontology, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Email: Sanjay1976sahoo@gmail.com. Phone: 9437089190
2Professor & HOD, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Malla Reddy Dental College for Women, Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Suraram, Hyderabad - 500055, Telangana, India. Email: kv.vijaykumar@mrvv.edu.in. Phone: 9052725499
3Associate Professor, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, MNR Dental College and Hospital, Sangareddy, Telangana, India. Email: dr.naseemoonshaik@gmail.com
4*Department of Prosthodontics Crown and Bridge, MNR Dental College & Hospital, Sangareddy, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Email: sriharshabds@gmail.com. Phone: +91 9603348473
5Senior Lecturer, Prosthodontics, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram. Email: Rohit.s0422@gmail.com. Phone: +919677254785
Background: Digital dentistry has revolutionized implant prosthodontics by integrating cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), intraoral scanning, computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM), and guided implant surgery. A fully digital workflow aims to improve treatment accuracy, reduce chairside time, and enhance patient comfort.
Aim: To clinically evaluate the accuracy, efficiency, and clinical outcomes of a complete digital workflow in implant-supported prosthetic rehabilitation.
Materials and Methods: This prospective clinical study included 20 patients requiring single-tooth implant rehabilitation. A fully digital workflow was employed, involving CBCT-based implant planning, digital intraoral scanning, fabrication of a CAD-designed surgical guide, guided implant placement, digital implant impression using scan bodies, and CAD-CAM fabrication of implant-supported crowns. Clinical parameters evaluated included marginal adaptation of prosthesis, passive fit, chairside time, and patient satisfaction using a visual analog scale (VAS). Data were analyzed using appropriate statistical tests with significance set at p < 0.05.
Results: The digitally fabricated implant-supported prostheses demonstrated satisfactory marginal adaptation and passive fit in the majority of cases. The digital workflow significantly reduced chairside time compared with conventional procedures reported in the literature. Patient satisfaction scores were high, particularly regarding comfort during impression procedures.
Conclusion: A fully digital workflow in implant prosthodontics provides predictable clinical outcomes, improved efficiency, and enhanced patient comfort. Digital implant dentistry represents a reliable and effective approach for modern implant-supported prosthetic rehabilitation.
Keywords: Digital dentistry, implant prosthodontics, digital workflow, CAD-CAM, guided implant surgery.
How to cite this article: Sahoo SK, Vijay Kumar KV, Shaik N, Pudi S, Rohit M. Digital Implant Dentistry: Clinical Evaluation of a Complete Digital Workflow. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(10s): 595-601; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.10s.72
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