Accuracy of Digital Impression Methods for Capturing the Peri-Implant Emergence Profile: A Systematic Review

doi:10.1111/clr.14441

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AutoresKrisztina Mikulás, Xinyi Qian, Péter Tajti, Gergely Agócs, German O. Gallucci, Ignacio Pedrinaci, Péter Hermann

Por qué importa

Este estudio sistemático evalúa la precisión de los métodos digitales disponibles para registrar el perfil de emergencia peri-implantario, un parámetro crucial para el éxito de las restauraciones soportadas por implantes. La correcta reproducción de este perfil, especialmente en tejidos blandos acondicionados, es fundamental para lograr resultados estéticos y funcionales óptimos. La revisión comparó diversas técnicas, incluyendo escaneo directo e indirecto, identificando el escaneo indirecto como el método más prometedor para capturar con exactitud el perfil de emergencia. Sin embargo, se subraya la necesidad de ensayos clínicos aleatorizados para confirmar estos hallazgos y optimizar la práctica clínica en este ámbito de la odontología restauradora.

Abstract original

Background Accurately replicating the emergence profile (EP) of conditioned soft tissue is pivotal for the success of implant‐supported restorations. In the field of digital technology, various methods have emerged to capture EP. This review aims to critically assess current digital methodologies for capturing peri‐implant EP. Material and Methods Prospective interventional or observational clinical studies focusing on digitally mapping the emergence profile (EP) around single implant‐supported restorations were included. Systematic reviews, in vitro and animal studies, and those not emphasizing EP capture were excluded. A systematic search across four databases (MEDLINE, CENTRAL, Embase, Web of Science) was conducted on 7th August 2024 based on a previously registered protocol (PROSPERO registration number: CRD42023459484). Risk of bias was assessed with RoB 2, ROBINS‐I, and JBI critical appraisal tools. Qualitative and quantitative analyses were carried out. Results Twenty‐four eligible studies were identified, comprising 5 dental techniques, 12 case reports, 1 randomized controlled study, 2 cross‐sectional studies, and 4 cross‐over studies. The studies reported semi‐digital pathways, direct scanning, indirect scanning, coded‐healing abutments, and individualized use of scan bodies. Notably, the direct scanning technique showed considerable soft tissue collapse. Similar results can be achieved with indirect scanning and the conventional method. Conclusions Indirect EP scanning appears as the most promising method for capturing peri‐implant EP. However, a confirmation of this finding requires a quantitative analysis through randomized clinical trials.

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Autor Doctor&Cols

Ignacio Pedrinaci Peñalver
Cirugía Oral e Implantología

Cómo citar

Mikulás K, Qian X, Tajti P, Agócs G, Gallucci GO, Pedrinaci I, et al. Accuracy of Digital Impression Methods for Capturing the Peri-Implant Emergence Profile: A Systematic Review. Clinical Oral Implants Research. 2025. doi:10.1111/clr.14441