What Is Guided Implant Surgery?
Guided implant surgery uses advanced digital imaging and 3D planning software to design a custom surgical guide that directs implant placement with extreme precision. The guide ensures the implant is positioned at the correct angle, depth, and location, helping to improve treatment accuracy and predictability.
What Are the Benefits of Guided Implant Surgery?
Minimizes surgical invasiveness:
Smaller, more precise incisions mean less trauma to surrounding tissue.
Enhances accuracy and precision:
Digital planning and guides enable highly accurate placement, lowering the risk of misalignment.
Reduces pain, swelling & post-op discomfort:
Because surgery is less invasive, patients often heal faster and experience less post-operative discomfort.
Shortens treatment and surgery time:
A well-planned approach and prefabricated components streamline the surgical process, potentially reducing both the duration of surgery and number of appointments needed.
Improves overall patient experience and cost-efficiency:
Patients benefit from a smoother process, fewer appointments, and more predictable outcomes.
Who Is Eligible for Guided Implant Surgery?
Not all patients require or qualify for the same type of guide. The suitability of guided implant surgery depends on individual oral anatomy and the type of surgical guide used:
Tooth-supported guides:
Best for patients who still have healthy teeth to stabilize the guide. Highly accurate for single or multiple implants.
Tissue-supported guides:
Used when teeth are missing but the gum tissue (mucosa) is firm enough to provide stability. Common in partial or fully edentulous cases.
Bone-supported guides:
Recommended for patients missing all teeth who require full-arch restorations. These guides rest directly on the jawbone after the gums are lifted, offering excellent stability.
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