What is the ideal Surgical Guide for Precision Implant Placement?

The gold standard uses a CBCT-based surgical guide: virtual implant planning on a CT scan ensures the implant is positioned in the optimal bone and prosthetic envelope.

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Using specialized implant planning software, we virtually place the implant on a CBCT scan to align it perfectly within the anticipated crown and surrounding bone (Fig. 1). From this plan, a custom surgical guide is fabricated to dictate precise drill angulation and depth (Fig. 2). Finally, the guide seats on the patient’s teeth during surgery to ensure exact implant placement (Fig. 3).

Fig. 1: Implant Virtually Placed on the CT so the Abutment Will Be Inside the Crown

Fig. 2: The Surgical Guide Dictating Implant Insertion

Fig. 3: The Surgical Guide Seated on the Teeth to Guide the Implant Drills

Frequently Asked Questions

Why use a CBCT-based guide?

It ensures implants are placed in the best bony areas and prosthetic envelope, reducing complications.

How is the guide made?

After virtual planning on a CBCT scan, the guide is 3D printed to exact specifications.

Can the guide fit any patient?

Guides are custom-fabricated to fit each patient’s dental anatomy for stable seating.

Does it increase surgery time?

No - guided surgery is often faster and more predictable than freehand placement.