Complications related to digital technologies in treating edentulous patients with dental implants-Part II. Computer-guided surgery and prosthetic stages.

This is the second part of a JPD Digital presentation focusing on commonly seen complications and solutions related to using digital technologies in treating edentulous patients during the surgical and prosthetic stages. The proper usage of the computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing surgical templates and immediate loading prosthesis during computer-guided surgery and accurate translation of digital planning into clinical execution are discussed. In addition, design concepts of implant-supported complete fixed dental prostheses are presented to minimize subsequent issues in their long-term clinical service. In concert with these topics, this presentation will allow clinicians to deepen their understanding of the advantages and limitations of utilizing digital technologies in implant dentistry.