Photogrammetry

Modern Implant Dentistry Has Become Fully Digital

Implant dentistry has changed dramatically over the past decade because of advances in digital
technology, computer-guided surgery, intraoral scanning, photogrammetry, and digital laboratory workflows.

Traditional implant dentistry often relied on large impression trays filled with impression material that many patients found uncomfortable, messy, and gag-inducing.

Today, advanced digital workflows allow highly precise implant records and restorative designs to be captured using sophisticated scanning technologies instead of traditional impressions.

At Dr. Doctor’s office, implant reconstruction is approached using a highly integrated digital workflow designed to improve:

  • Precision
  • Patient comfort
  • Speed
  • Restorative accuracy
  • Prosthetic fit
  • Communication with the laboratory

What Is Photogrammetry?

Photogrammetry represents one of the most advanced technologies available in modern implant
reconstruction.

After implants are placed, specialized scan bodies or digital reference markers are connected to the
implants. These markers are then digitally captured using highly advanced optical scanning technology.

Photogrammetry systems precisely record the exact three-dimensional position, angle, and orientation of
the implants with exceptional accuracy.

This information is then digitally transmitted to the laboratory, allowing implant-supported restorations to be
designed with an extremely high level of precision.

Why Precision Matters in Full-Arch Implant Reconstruction

Full-arch implant prosthetics require extraordinary precision.

Even very small inaccuracies involving implant positioning, bite relationships, or prosthetic fit can affect:

  • Comfort
  • Bite stability
  • Prosthetic durability
  • Implant stress distribution
  • Long-term restorative success

Photogrammetry dramatically improves the accuracy of full-arch implant records compared to many
traditional techniques.

This technology is especially valuable in larger implant cases involving multiple implants, full-arch
reconstruction, and immediate-load temporary prosthetics.