Guided Surgery Solutions custom designs and makes disposable drill stops to accommodate most standard dental implant drills. See below or download a printable instruction that illustrates the assembly procedures for… read more →
Two points – A and B – define a straight-line and, in the case of surgical guides, a drill trajectory. In a tube guide, the top and bottom of a… read more →
3-D implant planning and CT-based surgical guides follow a simple rule – what you put in is what you will get out. Imprecise plans lead to inaccurate or unusable guides.… read more →
A research article published in the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants tested the accuracy of computer-aided surgical templates compared to conventional surgical techniques. The authors found that: “The… read more →
The American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists reviewed recent literature and provided their recommendations on radiology in dental implantology. The June 2012 position paper looked at clinical considerations, stating… read more →
We have found that knowledgeable patients appreciate the use of guided surgery, and a thoughtful explanation of its benefits. Below is a script that resonates well: We place implants by… read more →
Implant dentistry is increasingly restorative-driven. This is due in part to virtual planning and guided surgery, powerful collaboration tools that benefit – and allow for seamless communication between – the… read more →
CBCT-based treatment planning and surgical guides provide greater drilling accuracy with equal or less time than non-guided techniques. As with any technique, there is a learning curve to online treatment… read more →
Recent research published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry describes the issues of limited interocclusal distance and interference when using a traditional surgical guide: “Limited surgical access with surgical guides… read more →
A peer-reviewed article in the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants, the authors sought to test the accuracy of computer-generated surgical guides in a clinical setting, stating: “Clinical evidence… read more →