Dental Implant Guided Surgery

What is this treatment?

Implant guided surgery is a modern method of placing dental implants in patients who are missing or have just had a tooth removed. It uses computers to scan the patient’s mouth and create a 3D model, allowing the dentist to plan the optimal procedure before performing it. Without the guided approach, some assumptions are needed beforehand to choose the part of the jaw the dentist will use to place the implant; with the 3D model, the dentist knows before going in.

Why could it be done?

If you are missing a tooth or have a broken or damaged tooth that needs to be pulled, a dental implant is usually the best solution, as it does not affect the other teeth. It is important that an implant looks and feels natural, and to achieve this, the placement must be perfect.

Guided implant surgery uses computers to scan the patient’s mouth and create a 3D model.

While skilled dentists can perform an implant procedure to produce an aesthetically pleasing result without the aid of a computer, guided implant surgery significantly reduces the risk of human error by planning the safest, most efficient and best-looking procedure. In addition, guided surgery also allows the dentist to superimpose abutments and plan how much space will be needed for the crown and any other structures to be added. The biggest advantage for many dentists performing guided implant surgery is safety.

What is involved?

The first step is to perform an oral examination of the patient to assess that implants are an appropriate treatment. The patient’s mouth will first be evaluated, using dental CBCT and 3D imaging techniques to assemble 2D images into a 3D digital model. A CBCT scan captures important information, such as the position of nerves, sinuses and other anatomical landmarks. The dentist uses this model to plan the procedure.

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A surgical guide will be created, which is used to place the implant. This is followed by a crown that looks like a natural-looking tooth. Because of the precise planning prior to surgery, the implant procedure is usually completed quickly and efficiently.

Guided implant surgery is becoming increasingly common in dental clinics and some believe that the use of CBCT scanners, computers and CAD/CAM technology is the future of the dental implant procedure.