Image Navigation

The Image Navigation system, developed by Image Navigation Ltd., is a surgical navigation tool specifically designed for dental implantology. According to the vendor, this product combines robotic auto-stop technology with real-time visualization to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of implant placement. It is intended for use by dentists, dental implant surgeons, dental students, dental schools, and dental clinics. The Image Navigation system offers several key features that aim to improve surgical outcomes and streamline workflow.

Key Features

Robotic Auto-Stop: According to the vendor, the Image Navigation system automatically stops the drill when it deviates from the planned trajectory or location. This feature eliminates the need for a physical robot and ensures precise and controlled surgery with high accuracy tracking.

Real-Time Visualization: The Image Navigation system provides real-time visualization of the drill tip during surgery, utilizing the pre-operative CT image as an on-screen map. According to the vendor, this feature allows for clear visualization of the direction, position, and depth of the drill tip.

Same Day Scan, Plan, and Surgery: The Image Navigation system enables dental implant surgery to be performed on the same day as the CT scan, without compromising accuracy. According to the vendor, this feature facilitates an efficient workflow, reduces patient waiting time, and extends the use of 3D dental CT scans from diagnosis and planning to the surgical procedure.

High Accuracy Tracking: The Image Navigation system utilizes proprietary TRAX real-time tracking technology to achieve sub-millimeter accuracy in tracking the drill location. According to the vendor, this feature ensures precise control during surgery with no observable on-screen lag or skipping.

Flexible Working Angles: According to the vendor, the Image Navigation system offers flexibility in working angles during surgery, allowing for comfortable and ergonomic positioning of the handpiece. This feature aims to enhance visualization and control, optimizing the surgical experience.

Ease of Workflow: The Image Navigation system streamlines the surgical workflow with seamless integration, according to the vendor. It enables efficient chairside application and removal of the patient connector, as well as precise repositioning for multiple surgeries, saving time and effort.

Stability and Accuracy: The vendor claims that the Image Navigation system ensures the stability of the patient tracker, resulting in sub-millimeter tracking accuracy. This stability is crucial for accurate implant placement and precise repositioning in the same location for multiple surgeries.

Wide Field of View Camera: The Image Navigation system is equipped with a wide field of view camera that allows for continuous on-screen visualization of the drill during surgery, without losing the image. According to the vendor, this feature provides a clear and detailed view of the surgical site and can be easily repositioned for optimal visualization.

Real-Time Uninterrupted Visualization: According to the vendor, the Image Navigation system provides an accurate view of the intra-bony position of the drill in real-time. This feature allows for precise control of drill direction, position, and depth, with zero on-screen delay, providing immediate feedback during surgery.

Active Tracking Technology: The Image Navigation system utilizes active LED tracking technology for precise tracking of the drill. According to the vendor, this technology operates at the speed of light, ensuring accurate real-time tracking of the drill location without observable lag or skipping.