Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-11 | Issue-06 | 239-249
Review Article
Photogrammetry in Full-Arch Implant Rehabilitation: Accuracy, Workflows, and Clinical Outcomes
Malik Hina, Manisha Jagdesh Leemani, Ameena Abdussalam, Tooba Shabbir, Vaishnavi S Devanagavi, Sagel Rana, Nida Waris, Rashad Nazeer, Muhammed Umar Adnan, Amima Aateka Mohd Shakil Qureshi
Published : June 22, 2026
Abstract
Accurate transfer of implant positions is critical for achieving passive fit in full-arch implant-supported prostheses. Photogrammetry has emerged as a promising digital impression technique, offering superior accuracy by eliminating cumulative stitching errors inherent to intraoral scanning. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence on photogrammetry technologies for full-arch implant rehabilitation, comparing accuracy, workflow efficiency, clinical outcomes, and limitations against conventional and intraoral scanning methods. Electronic searches of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were conducted (2015-2026). Photogrammetry systems demonstrate significantly superior trueness (10-50 µm) and precision (4-18 µm) compared to intraoral scanning (trueness up to 731.7 µm in full-arch applications). A 2025 meta-analysis confirmed photogrammetry's superior trueness in distance deviation (p = .001) and angular deviation (p = .02). Intraoral photogrammetry achieves comparable accuracy to extraoral systems while capturing soft tissue in a unified scan. Navigated photogrammetry enables conversion-less provisional fabrication. While equipment costs and learning curves remain barriers, emerging smartphone-based systems promise broader accessibility. Photogrammetry represents the most accurate digital method for full-arch implant position capture, with emerging intraoral and navigated systems addressing workflow limitations.