Dynamic Navigation Systems in Implant Surgery: From Planning to Placement to Final Impression - On Demand Access*
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Dynamic navigation has emerged as an accurate, precise and efficient technique for dental implant placement. In complex ‘all-on’ cases, traditional chairside analog pick up for provisional fabrication can consume up to half the clinical time. However, recent advancements in dynamic navigation systems now allow OMSs to plan implant positions and place implants as well as capture highly accurate impressions using dynamic photogrammetry. This technology enables the seamless delivery of digitally printed or milled provisional and final restoration – eliminating the need for conventional chairside analog pickups. With these innovations, clinicians can now achieve a fully digital, streamlined workflow from planning to final impression.
*Indicates that this activity is approved by AAOMS for continuing dental education credit ONLY.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the literature on dynamic navigation and its applications in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
- Describe the latest techniques for dental implant placement using dynamic navigation systems.
- Explain workflow strategies that improve collaboration and respond to clinical challenges as they occur.
- Evaluate the role of artificial intelligence for image optimization for surgical planning.
- Illustrate the use of dynamic photogrammetry for immediate provisional fabrication with a dynamic navigation system.
- Describe the application of photogrammetry for final restoration using a dynamic navigation system.
An Internet-based CDE Activity
Original Release Date: November 18, 2025
Expiration Date: November 18, 2028
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.0 hour
Method of participation: Self-Study
Robert W. Emery, III, DDS
Medical Director, Capital Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Robert W. Emery, DDS, is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon in private practice in Washington, D.C. He has a special interest in image-guided surgery and implant dentistry, and lectures nationally and internationally. He has authored numerous articles and book chapters and is actively involved in research and development projects focused on dynamic guided surgery and 3D vision systems. He is Chief Medical Officer and a founding partner of X-Nav Technologies, LLC; President of the Capital Center for Surgery, LLC; and Senior Attending Surgeon at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He completed his dental training at the University of Illinois Chicago, a general practice residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and OMS training at the University of Maryland and R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.
Disclosure(s): X-Nav Technologies, LLC (Founder); Nobel Biocare (Consultant)
All reported relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated by the Committee on Continuing Education and Professional Development as of 8/20/25.
Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.
ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credit(s).
AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680
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