Question 1

What is guided dental implant surgery?

Accepted Answer

Guided dental implant surgery is an advanced technique that uses 3D imaging (CBCT scans) and computer-aided design to plan the exact position of an implant. A custom surgical guide is then created to ensure the implant is placed with extreme precision and accuracy.

Question 2

How does the guided surgery process work?

Accepted Answer

First, a 3D scan of your jaw is taken. The surgeon uses this scan to digitally plan the ideal implant placement. A custom surgical guide is then 3D printed, which fits over your teeth and directs the drill to the exact pre-planned spot during surgery.

Question 3

What are the key benefits of using a surgical guide?

Accepted Answer

The key benefits are enhanced precision, increased safety by avoiding nerves and sinuses, more predictable outcomes, and often a shorter surgery time.

Question 4

Is guided surgery safer than freehand surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is generally considered safer because the detailed 3D planning and the physical guide significantly reduce the risk of human error and damage to vital anatomical structures.

Question 5

Is the recovery faster with guided surgery?

Accepted Answer

Often, yes. Because the surgery is so precise, it can frequently be done with a minimally invasive 'keyhole' approach, which leads to less pain, swelling, and a quicker recovery.

Question 6

Is guided surgery the same as keyhole or flapless surgery?

Accepted Answer

They are closely related. The precision of guided surgery is what makes a flapless (keyhole) approach possible. The guide allows the surgeon to place the implant through a small hole in the gum, avoiding the need to cut and stitch a large flap.

Question 7

Who is an ideal candidate for guided surgery?

Accepted Answer

Guided surgery is beneficial for almost all implant cases, but it is especially advantageous for complex cases, full mouth restorations, or when placing implants near critical structures like nerves.

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