Readiness of Dentists to Use Navigational Surgical Templates in Dental Implant Planning

Abstract

Dental implantation surgery is becoming an increasingly demanded dental procedure. Along with the growing number of installed dental implants, the number of complications inevitably increases, including those associated with planning errors in both the surgical intervention itself and subsequent orthopedic treatment. Despite the wide awareness among practicing dentists about the possibilities of navigational surgery, its prevalence remains insufficient. This paper analyzes the frequency of use and reasons for refusal to use navigational surgical templates among dental surgeons and orthopedists from different regions of Russia working in both public and private healthcare systems.