Digital implant planning, utilizing the convergence of digital surface scanners, cone beam computer

tomography (CBCT) scans, and advanced planning software, has transformed dental implantology. The

merging of these data sets through triangulation of landmarks provides a detailed digital model of the

jaws, facilitating precise implant positioning in edentulous areas. A critical step in this digital workflow

is the accurate merging of DICOM files with STL/PLY/OBJ files, which underpins the design and

fabrication of surgical templates for accurate implant placement. Errors in this phase can lead to

implant mispositioning or damage to adjacent structures. Particularly in partial edentulism, the merging

is based on the occlusal topography of the remaining teeth but scattering in the CBCT data—caused by

interactions of radiation with radiodense materials—can complicate this process or even render it

impossible. The manuscript presents a technique utilizing radiopaque markers to overcome scattering

effects, ensuring accurate dataset superimposition in the mandible.