Complex restorative procedures with mixed reality application and dynamic digital navigation

Authors

Keywords:

Procedures, precision, safety, computerized technologies, diagnostics

Abstract

The integration of mixed reality software with dynamic digital navigation systems has represented a substantial advance for restorative dentistry, especially in highly complex procedures that demand immediate visual control and maximum accuracy. This systematic review analyzed studies from the last five years, indexed in accredited databases, focused on improving the planning, execution, and validation of complex dental restorations using digital technologies. The methodological rigor of the research was assessed to determine the strength of the available evidence. The results indicated that mixed reality, by merging three-dimensional models with the operating field, improves the professional's spatial orientation and promotes the preservation of dental and periodontal structures. Simultaneously, dynamic digital navigation allows for real-time tracking of instruments, reducing errors during the procedure and increasing the accuracy of the restorative outcome. The combination of both technologies represents an important step towards more personalized, safe, and precise approaches, facilitating the work of professionals during the procedure and subsequent treatment, reducing the time of operative processes, and providing greater safety for the patient during recovery; however, long-term clinical studies are required to confirm its impact on the longevity of restorations, which will allow for increased reliability and effectiveness, as well as contribute to improving each of the techniques applied.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

Ahmad, F., Ahmad, W., Xiong, J., & Xia, Z. (2024). AR and MR in Dentistry: Developments, Applications, and Prospects. IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics, 7(1), 171-188. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10759859

Alghauli, M. A., Aljohani, W., Almutairi, S., Aljohani, R., & Alqutaibi, A.Y. (2025). Advancements in digital data acquisition and CAD technology in Dentistry: Innovation, clinical Impact, and promising integration of artificial intelligence. Clinical eHealth, 8, 32-52. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2588914125000115

Alshargawi, W., Toras, F., Almutairi, W., Fatiny, F., Alhabashi, Y., Alyahya, F., ... & Almalki, S. (2024). The Use of Digital Technologies in Endodontic Diagnosis and Restorative Planning. Journal of healthcare sciences, 4(3), 154-161. https://www.johs.com.sa/admin/public/uploads/187/267_pdf.pdf

Battista, E., Gasparro, R., Cacciola, M., Sammartino, G., & Marenzi, G. (2022). Dynamic navigation system for immediate implant placement in the maxillary aesthetic region. Applied Sciences, 12(11), 5510. https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/11/5510

Calatrava, L., & Torres, J. (2022). Fabricación asistida por computadora en odontología restauradora, estado actual y perspectivas futuras: una revisión narrativa. Revista de Operatoria Dental y Biomateriales, 11(3), 12-19. https://www.rodyb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2-fabricacion-asistida-.pdf

Contardo, M. S., Arias, A. M., & Castro, R. J. (2022). Sistema de navegación dinámica asistida por computadora como auxiliar en el abordaje de canales de difícil acceso endodóntico. Computer-assisted; 45, 12-18. https://www.canalabierto.cl/storage/articles/April2022/g1DmmwvDH1cQAdolcEii.pdf

Farronato, M., Torres, A., Pedano, M. S., & Jacobs, R. (2023). Novel method for augmented reality guided endodontics: an in vitro study. Journal of dentistry, 132, 104476. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2023.104476

González, H., Moreno, Y., & D´Andrea, M. (2024). Realidad virtual inmersiva como complemento en la educación odontológica: un proceso de implementación para la docencia. Educación médica, 25(5), 100931. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.edumed.2024.100931

Liu, L., Wang, X., Guan, M., Fan, Y., Yang, Z., Li, D., ... & Li, H. (2023). A mixed reality-based navigation method for dental implant navigation method: a pilot study. Computers in Biology and Medicine, 154, 106568. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compbiomed.2023.106568

Meto, A., & Halilaj, G. (2025). The Integration of Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, and Virtual Reality in Dental Diagnostics, Surgical Planning, and Education: A Narrative Review. Applied Sciences, 15(11), 6308. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15116308

Ochandiano, S., García-Mato, D., Gonzalez-Alvarez, A., Moreta-Martinez, R., Tousidonis, M., Navarro-Cuellar, C., Navarro-Cuellar, I., Salmerón, J. I., & Pascau, J. (2022). Computer-assisted dental implant placement following free flap reconstruction: Virtual planning, CAD/CAM templates, dynamic navigation and augmented reality. Frontiers in Oncology, 11, 754943. https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2021.754943

Shi, Z., Li, T., Ke, J., Li, J., Gao, X., Zhang, X., ... & Wang, Z. (2025). A portable mixed reality navigation system for oral and maxillofacial surgery: Design and preliminary clinical evaluation. Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, 53(12), 2230-2237. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcms.2025.10.007

Shusterman, A., Nashef, R., Tecco, S., Mangano, C., Lerner, H., & Mangano, F. G. (2024). Accuracy of implant placement using a mixed reality-based dynamic navigation system versus static computer-assisted and freehand surgery: An in Vitro study. Clinical Oral Investigations, 146, 105052. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2024.105052

Tallarico, M. (2025). Digitalización y Flujo de Trabajo Digital en Medicina: Enfoque en Odontología Digital. Compartir, 426(23). https://es.ohi-s.com/articles-videos/5112/

Todaro, C., Cerri, M., Rodriguez Y Baena, R., & Lupi, S. M. (2023). Full-Arch Guided Restoration and Bone Regeneration: A Complete Digital Workflow Case Report. Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 11(9), 1301. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11091301

Ulloa, A. C., Urgiles, D., Freire, J. E., & Bravo, M. E. (2024). Eficiencia operativa en clínicas dentales: revisión de la literatura. RECIMA21-Revista Científica Multidisciplinar, 5(7), e575528-e575528. https://doi.org/10.47820/recima21.v5i7.5528

Vassallo, M., Fernández, D., Ordaz, K., Molina, Y., & Bravo, S. (2025). Ergonomía del cirujano en el quirófano: Surgeon’s ergonomics in the operating room. Gaceta Médica de Caracas, 133(4), 1190-1197. https://saber.ucv.ve/ojs/index.php/rev_gmc/article/view/31709

Wang, X., Guan, M., Liu, L., Xu, R., Yang, Z., Liu, Z., Liu, D., Tang, C., Wen, N., & Li, H. (2025). The impact of mixed reality training method on novice trainees of dental implants: an in vitro study. BMC Oral Health, 25(1), 1379. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06366-8

Wintergerst, A. M., & Lopez, M. E. (2023). Un cambio en el enfoque de la investigación clínica odontológica centrada en el paciente. Revista Salud y Bienestar social, 7(1), 44-50. https://doi.org/10.32776/saludybienestarsoc.v7i1.134

Yang, R., Li, C., Tu, P., Ahmed, A., Ji, T., & Chen, X. (2022). Development and application of digital maxillofacial surgery system based on mixed reality technology. Frontiers in Surgery, 8, 719985. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2021.719985

Downloads

Published

2026-04-01

How to Cite

Albarracin-Zambrano, L. O., Muñoz-Briones, D. V., & Menéndez-Oña, L. E. (2026). Complex restorative procedures with mixed reality application and dynamic digital navigation. Revista UGC, 4(2), 125–134. Retrieved from https://universidadugc.edu.mx/ojs/index.php/rugc/article/view/350

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Innovación científica, transformación digital y desafíos jurídicos en el contexto contemporáneo (abril-junio)

Section

Artículos

License

Copyright (c) 2026 Luis Orlando Albarracin-Zambrano, Damarys Vanessa Muñoz-Briones, Lourdes Elizabeth Menéndez-Oña

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Authors who publish in Revista UGC agree to the following terms:

1. Copyright

Authors retain unrestricted copyright to their work. Authors grant the journal the right of first publication. To this end, they assign the journal non-exclusive exploitation rights (reproduction, distribution, public communication, and transformation). Authors may enter into additional agreements for the non-exclusive distribution of the version of the work published in the journal, provided that acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal is given.

© The authors.

2. License

The articles are published in the journal under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). The terms can be found at: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/deed.en

This license allows:

  • Sharing: Copying and redistributing the material in any medium or format.
  • Adapting: Remixing, transforming, and building upon the material.

Under the following terms:

  • Attribution: You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if any changes were made. You may do this in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses or sponsors your use.
  • NonCommercial: You may not use the material for commercial purposes.
  • ShareAlike: If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your creation under the same license as the original work.

There are no additional restrictions. You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.