From Art to Science: The Guided Revolution in Implantology

How the DIO NAVI System is Defining the New Standard of Care




The Unseen Challenges of the Analog Approach

Traditional freehand implant surgery is a testament to clinical skill and experience. However, even for the most seasoned professional, it relies on tactile sensation and interpretation, introducing variables that can compromise outcomes. 

 

- Uncertainty in real-time positioning (direction, depth, length).

- Navigating critical anatomical structures based on 2D interpretations.

- Potential for human error during drilling in complex anatomies.

Activating the GPS for Implant Surgery

DIOnavi. transforms implantology in the same way GPS transformed navigation. It replaces approximation and guesswork with a system guided by 100% digital data.


Precision Begins with a Complete Digital Picture

DIO NAVI's accuracy is rooted in the digital Registration of two critical datasets. This fusion creates a comprehensive 3D patient model that eliminates guesswork. - CT Scan Data: Provides detailed information on bone quality, density, and the location of critical anatomical structures. - Oral Scan Data: Captures the precise surface topology of teeth and gingiva.


 

The gap between the Drill Tube and the Metal Sleeve is minimized,
preventing initial drilling errors.

 


Double Contact Drilling: The drill makes contact with both the sleeve and the osteotomy wall, ensuring stability and preventing wandering. (Sleeve Contact / Osteotomy Wall Contact)


Reduced Wobble: Extended-length guide tubes significantly reduce drill oscillation, maintaining an error angle of less than 3 degrees – the benchmark for guided surgery success.

 

 Planning from the Final Prosthesis Down

DIO NAVI utilizes a Top-Down planning methodology. We begin with the end in mind: the ideal crown. The implant position is then reverse-engineered to perfectly support the final restoration.

1. Define Ideal Restoration

2. Reverse-Engineer Implant Position

3. Achieve Prosthetically-Driven Outcome

- Benefit 1: Optimizes the relationship between the implant and the final prosthesis.

- Benefit 2: Considers occlusal forces and stress distribution from the outset.

- Benefit 3: Places the fixture in a position to withstand maximum load conditions, reducing the risk of prosthetic fracture or implant failure.




 

 

Redefining the Patient Experience with Flapless Surgery 

With a precise digital plan, large incisions are often unnecessary. DIO NAVI enables a Minimally Invasive (Flapless) procedure that dramatically improves patient comfort and recovery.

  1. Less Trauma: No large incisions or sutures required.
  2. Faster Procedure: Average implant placement time is reduced to approximately 10 minutes.
  3. Quicker Recovery: Minimal post-operative swelling and pain. 
  4. Higher Case Acceptance: A less invasive procedure is a compelling benefit for patients.

 

 


The DIOnavi. Standard vs. The Analog Approach

[Analog Approach] 

  1.  Planning: Based on 2D analysis and mental reconstruction. 
  2.  Execution: Reliant on tactile feel; risk of deviation. 
  3.  Safety: Proximity to nerves/sinus is estimated during surgery. 
  4.  Prosthetics: Position is a surgical outcome, may require prosthetic compromise. 
  5.  Patient: Often requires larger incisions, longer recovery. 

[The DIO NAVI Standard] 

  1.  Planning: Based on a precise 3D digital model. 
  2.  Execution: Physically guided for sub-millimeter accuracy. 
  3.  Safety: Anatomical risks are identified and planned around pre-operatively. 
  4.  Prosthetics: Prosthetically-driven; position is ideal for final restoration. 
  5.  Patient: Enables flapless surgery for faster, more comfortable recovery.   

A New Era of Confidence and Predictability

Adopting DIO NAVI is more than a technique upgrade; it is a fundamental shift toward a practice defined by digital precision, enhanced safety, and consistently superior outcomes. It is the confidence of knowing the final result before the surgery even begins. Welcome to the guided revolution. The future of implantology is no longer a matter of feel, but a science of certainty.


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