Computer-Guided Implant Surgery

Best Candidates for Computer-Guided Implant Surgery

This treatment is preferred in cases requiring precise planning. It offers advantages, particularly in cases where accurate positioning is critical. It provides more predictable results in such situations. Here are the suitable candidates for computer-guided implant surgery in Turkey:

• Complex cases: More controlled planning is performed in patients with limited bone structure. Placement is safer.
• Aesthetic region applications: Positioning is crucial in the front teeth area. This method ensures more precise placement.
• Proximity to nerves and sinuses: A safe distance is maintained in high-risk anatomical areas. The risk of complications decreases.
• Need for precise placement: The implant angle and depth are determined in advance. A more planned surgical procedure is performed.
• Full-arch treatments: Ensure proper alignment in applications such as all-on-4 or all-on-6. Prosthesis fit improves.

Situations where the method is unsuitable or requires special attention include:

• Insufficient imaging: Planning cannot be performed without 3D tomography. In this case, the method cannot be applied.
• Limited intraoral space: Use becomes difficult when the surgical guide cannot be placed.
• Severe bone loss: Additional surgery may be required if there is significant bone deficiency. Planning may be limited.
• Poor oral hygiene: The risk of infection increases. Treatment success may be negatively affected.

How is Computer-Guided Implant Surgery Performed?

This procedure is a treatment that begins with digital planning and progresses in a controlled manner. All stages are predetermined. This minimizes unexpected situations during surgery. Here is the step-by-step process of computer-guided implant surgery: [1]

• Digital scanning and imaging

First, an intraoral examination is performed. The condition of the gums and jaw structure is assessed. The patient’s jaw structure is imaged via tomography. Simultaneously, intraoral scanners create a digital copy of the teeth and gums. These two datasets are overlaid in software to visualize both bone and soft tissue at the same time.

• Virtual surgery (simulation)

Diş 212 specialists virtually place the implants on a three-dimensional model displayed on the computer screen. The area where the implant will be placed is determined. It is selected as the densest part of the bone. A safe distance from nerve canals and sinus cavities is planned down to the millimeter. Once the plan is approved, the computer data is transferred to the 3D printers. A custom surgical guide is produced. It features implant sockets and perfectly fits the patient’s teeth and gums.

• Final stage

During surgery, this guide is placed in the patient’s mouth. The implants are guided directly into the jawbone through the guide’s sockets. This guide helps keep the implant in the correct position during surgery. In most cases, there is no need to make a full-length incision in the gum tissue. Only a small opening is created, just large enough for the implant to pass through.