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Waldemar Polido, DDS, MS, PhD

Waldemar Polido, DDS, MS, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at IUSD. His main interests are complex implant surgeries and orthognathic surgery. A Fellow of the ITI, Polido is an avid advocate of digital technology applied to treatment planning and surgical accuracy, improving treatment outcomes.

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Dynamic Navigation Takes Implant Precision to the Next Level

Jun 5, 2025

Dynamic computer-assisted implant surgery (d-CAIS) offers real-time guidance, high accuracy, and an efficient workflow that allows same-day placement and greater surgical flexibility. While it requires a significant investment and training,…

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Navigated Implant Placement Restores a Patient’s Smile

May 28, 2025

Through digital navigation and three-dimensional planning, a missing lower premolar was restored with pinpoint accuracy. This case highlights the power of advanced technology to deliver predictable, esthetic implant outcomes.

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Navigated Implant Drilling Gets a Visual Upgrade

May 21, 2025

Surgical navigation technology now lets clinicians drill with unprecedented accuracy, tracking depth and angulation to the tenth of a millimeter. Real-time visual cues and color-coded depth indicators help oral health professionals stay…

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Dynamic Implant Planning

May 16, 2025

Advanced digital workflows are transforming implant dentistry with precise, restoratively driven treatment planning. By merging CBCT scans with intraoral scans and using dynamic navigation systems, clinicians gain unmatched control and…

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Using Fiducial Markers for Live Surgical Tracking

May 8, 2025

Thermoplastic fiducial markers play a crucial role in guided implant surgery by enabling accurate anatomical tracking. When properly placed and scanned, these markers provide a reliable reference for live navigation during implant…

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How Navigation Tech Is Transforming Implant Placement

Apr 30, 2025

Freehand implant placement is giving way to high-tech solutions as clinicians embrace computer-assisted technologies for greater accuracy and fewer complications. With both static and dynamic systems offering three-dimensional guidance,…