Digital surgical planning is widely used in clinical practice, and its applications and indications are expected to expand at a rapid rate. This course will review the potential pitfalls of digital surgical planning for dental implant, reconstructive and orthognathic surgery and discuss the appropriate level of familiarity with digital technology the surgeon should have to best utilize digital planning in clinical practice.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
Describe the common steps of digital surgical planning for dental implant, reconstructive and orthognathic surgical cases.
Identify the specific steps during the digital surgical planning process that could affect planning accuracy and clinical outcomes.
Determine the benefits and drawbacks of the types and levels of digital surgical planning for different case types and determine the appropriate choice for the learner's specific practice setting.
