A tube-based surgical guide requires the drill be stacked above the tube, in line with the tube, adding 7-9 mm of height requirement to a case. A recent research article… read more →
In its 2010 position paper, the Academy of Osseointegration found that CBCT imaging represents the standard of care for dental implantology, stating, “the advent of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)… 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 →
The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants (JOMI) recently published a review of 14 studies related to dental implants published from 2000 to 2010 found, compared with tooth replacement using traditional… 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 →
[divider_line] FutureTooth™ Position – The Key to Restorative-Driven Virtual Implant Planning Webinar on restorative-driven dental implant planning, in which Dr. Jerome Haber demonstrates methods to virtually represent FutureTooth™ position —… 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 →