Dr. Deepesh Patel

Beyond the plan, the human factor in implant dentistry

Modern implant dentistry is defined by precision planning, advanced technology, and increasingly predictable systems. Yet complications still occur — often not because of the plan, but because of the person executing it. The aim is to explore the overlooked role of human performance in implant dentistry, examining how fatigue, cognitive load, stress, decision-making, and burnout influence clinical outcomes.