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Hawra AlQallaf, BDM, MSD, MBA

Hawra AlQallaf, BDM, MSD, MBA, is a clinical assistant professor at Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis and a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and president of the Indiana Society of Periodontists. Her research interests include related to oral biomarkers, digital dentistry, and dental implants.

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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,…

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