Glossary of Computer-Assisted Implant Surgery and Related Terms. First Edition

Abstract

The rapid development of computer-assisted implant surgery (CAIS) and the respective research and clinical applications have necessitated a standardization of the terminology related not only to different devices, but also the different steps involved, surgical and presurgical procedures. The present glossary was introduced at the 1st International Team for Implantology Symposium on Computer-assisted Implant Surgery, based on the collective work of clinicians and researchers with deep understanding and experience in these technologies. The glossary was further refined and revised through the structured input of a large group of global experts within clinical application, research, and education of CAIS. The glossary includes 98 terms organized in 5 domains, aiming to clarify ambiguity and propose some standard nomenclature in the service of clinical practice, research but also development of new devices, protocols, and approaches.