Guided implant surgery: Ensuring dental implant placements are safe, predictable, and efficient

Dr. August de Oliveira, DDS, and Dr. Ryan C. Maher, DMD, FICOI explain the benefits of guided implant surgery in a well-written article in Dental Economics. Dr. de Oliveira explains his three main reasons for using guided surgery in his practice: safety, predictability, and efficiency. He went on to say, “…with the proper training, guided surgery provides a solution where doctors can plan an implant virtually, and then accurately place an implant in the most safe, predictable, and efficient manner.” In the article, he also discusses why he believes that using CBCT scanners and treatment planning software will become the standard of care. Click here to read the full article.