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Explore how researchers use Atomica in AI design, implant planning, and clinical workflows.
- Publications
- 13 selected publications
- Years
- 2024–2026
- Last reviewed
- Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026
Featured research
Faster posterior bridge design.
Sawangsri et al. · The Ohio State University College of Dentistry · The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry · 2026
Atomica achieved design acceptability comparable with technician designs, particularly for posterior bridges. In the study, mean posterior CAD design time was 2.54 minutes with Atomica versus 22.6 minutes for the technician workflow.
In vitro comparison of 30 three-unit bridge cases: 18 posterior and 12 anterior.
Atomica
Technician workflow
Mean CAD design times for posterior three-unit bridges, Table 7: Atomica 2.54 ± 1.42 min; technician 22.6 ± 7.32 min.
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- 17 Oct 2026Clinical applicationsClinical measurement
Effect of local melatonin application on immediately placed implants in maxillary premolars (a biochemical and radiographic randomized controlled clinical trial)
Toka Moustafa Helal et al. · BMC Oral Health · 2026
Atomica used for measurements
Atomica supported radiographic analysis in a randomized trial of local melatonin around immediately placed implants in 24 patients. Researchers used the software to measure relative bone density, volume, and marginal bone changes.
- 15 Oct 2026Comparative researchRestorative design
Comparison of Artificial Intelligence-Generated and Technician-Designed Maxillary Central Incisor Crowns: An In Vitro Study
Luis Azevedo et al. · International Journal of Prosthodontics · 2026
Atomica AI evaluated
Atomica recorded the shortest crown design time in an in vitro comparison of four AI systems and a master dental technician using 32 digital datasets. The study assessed maxillary central incisor designs across speed, marginal fit, and proximal contacts.
- 21 Sep 2026Clinical applicationsClinical measurement
Effect of β-tricalcium phosphate grafting on implant stability and peri-implant radiodensity following immediate implant placement in sites with jumping gaps exceeding 2 mm: a randomized controlled trial
Alaa A. Salem et al. · BMC Oral Health · 2026
Atomica used for measurements
Researchers used Atomica to assess peri-implant radiodensity at six months in a randomized grafting trial involving 16 patients and 39 implants. The study illustrates Atomica's role in quantitative follow-up using relative CBCT gray values.
- Aug 2026Comparative researchImplant planning
Acceptability, deviation, and efficiency of automated artificial intelligence–based implant planning methods: A comparison with human intelligence
Satita Leelaluk et al. · Journal of Prosthodontics · 2026
Atomica AI evaluated
Atomica recorded the fastest mean planning time in a retrospective comparison of 32 single-tooth implant cases: 3.59 minutes, compared with 8.91 minutes for Relu and 14.1 minutes for expert planning. The study evaluated planning speed alongside implant position and acceptability.
- Aug 2026Comparative researchImplant planning
Clinical Applicability of Artificial Intelligence–Driven Implant Planning and Surgical Guide Design in the Maxillary Esthetic Zone: A Registry-Based Cohort Study
Eslam Abdelwahab Dawood et al. · Clinical Oral Implants Research · 2026
Expert workflow used Atomica
Expert planning with Atomica provided the reference workflow in a study of 35 anterior implant cases. Researchers compared this workflow with Relu Automate and reported comparable accuracy and surgical guide fit between the two approaches.
- Jul 2026Clinical applicationsSurgical guides & prosthetics
A Fully Digitalized Workflow for 3D-printed Immediate Surgical Obturators: Clinical Case Series
Alaa Zaki et al. · Egyptian Dental Journal · 2026
Atomica used in clinical workflow
Clinicians used Atomica's Boolean and additive design tools to prepare immediate surgical obturators for 3D printing. This clinical case series demonstrates a fully digital prosthetic workflow for maxillofacial rehabilitation.
- 24 Apr 2026Clinical applicationsSurgical guides & prosthetics
Guided piezoelectric decompression of the inferior alveolar canal following hydraulic calcium silicate-based sealer extrusion: a case report
Hesham Elhawary and Reham Hassan · BMC Oral Health · 2026
Atomica used in clinical workflow
Atomica was used to design a tooth- and bone-supported surgical guide for a targeted osteotomy window and access to the inferior alveolar canal. The case report illustrates how digital guide design supported a specialized decompression procedure.
- Apr 2026Comparative researchRestorative design
Acceptability, deviation, and efficiency of 2 fully automated CAD software programs in designing 3-unit fixed dental prostheses: A comparative study
Kedith Sawangsri et al. · The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry · 2026
Atomica AI evaluated
Atomica achieved design acceptability comparable with technician designs, particularly for posterior bridges, in an in vitro study of 30 three-unit bridge cases. Mean posterior CAD design time was 2.54 minutes with Atomica versus 22.6 minutes for the technician workflow.
- Mar 2026Comparative researchCBCT & segmentation
Comparative analysis of five AI platforms for mandibular canal segmentation on CBCT images
Sohaib Shujaat et al. · Journal of Dentistry · 2026
Atomica AI evaluated
Atomica was one of five AI platforms evaluated for automated mandibular canal segmentation across 120 CBCT scans and 240 canals. The study compared AI-generated anatomy with expert annotations to inform software assessment and surgical planning workflows.
- 2026Reviews & overviewsRestorative design
Mapping the artificial intelligence role in the design of digital prosthetics: A scoping review
Eslam Abdelwahab Dawood et al. · Digital Dentistry Journal · 2026
Atomica discussed in review
A scoping review of 46 papers explores how AI is being used in digital prosthetic design. Atomica is discussed among emerging CAD platforms as the authors examine applications and workflow integration.
- Dec 2025Reviews & overviewsSurgical guides & prosthetics
What is the role of AI-driven automation in static surgical guide design? A scoping review
Maria Fernanda Silva Andrade-Bortoletto et al. · Journal of Dentistry · 2025
Atomica discussed in review
Atomica is included among commercial platforms in a scoping review of AI-assisted surgical guide design. The review maps published semi-automated workflows and the evolving role of automation in digital surgical planning.
- 7 Oct 2025Reviews & overviewsCBCT & segmentation
Artificial Intelligence Segmentation Errors in Implant Planning Software Programs: An Overview
Ghida Lawand et al. · Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research · 2025
Atomica discussed in review
This educational overview provides practical guidance for reviewing and refining AI-generated anatomy in implant planning. Examples from Atomica and other platforms illustrate segmentation quality checks and correction techniques.
- 2024Reviews & overviewsImplant planning
Artificial intelligence serving pre-surgical digital implant planning: A scoping review
Bahaaeldeen M. Elgarba et al. · Journal of Dentistry · 2024
Atomica discussed in review
Atomica is featured in a scoping review of AI applications in pre-surgical implant planning. The software survey describes its automated virtual wax-up capabilities within the broader digital planning workflow.
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Comparative research
Studies comparing digital design and planning workflows across speed, design quality, and accuracy.
Clinical applications
Published cases and trials showing how clinicians and researchers use Atomica in their workflows.
Reviews & overviews
Literature reviews exploring Atomica's place in the evolving field of digital dentistry.
Selected highlights summarized by Atomica. Results reflect the software versions and study conditions tested; see each publication for full methods and findings. See the featured study on PubMed ↗.