Preparing for Implant Planning
Projects
We collect your patients CBCT in DICOM format and a digital image of the corresponding quadrant as an STL file. These files can be uploaded to my secure Share File account or added to an external drive and mailed.
Projects
Upon receipt of the DICOM and STL file, you will receive a secure email with prescription information (Implant # and any specific requests)
Our Services
Digital Implant Planning
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Planning the Implant
The maxillary sinus or the Mandibular IA is mapped, and the implant is placed digitally. The angulation is properly planned for the adjacent teeth and opposing teeth. After planning is completed, the office will be sent an implant report for approval then the guide can be panned.
Planning the Implant Guide
The adjacent teeth are used as anchor points for the guide to rest on. Small windows are added to the guide to insure that the guide is fully seated on the teeth.
3D Printing
The digital file for the surgical guide is exported as a STL file and pulled into the 3D printer software and supports are added for accurate printing. The guide takes about 1 hour to print.
Preparing the guide
The guide is removed from the print bed and fully inspected for misprinting. The supports are removed and the guide is ran through a cleaning process; then is placed in a UV cure box. After fully cured the appropriate sleeve is inserted into the guide and placed in a sealed package for delivery.
Implant Surgery Day
Check Guide Fit
Slide the guide over the adjacent teeth and press down to insure that the guide has a proper fit with little to no movement.
Tissue Punch
With Guided surgery - one of the benefits is knowing exactly where the implant will emerge from the tissue which allows you to only extract the tissue directly above the implant. No more flapping tissue resulting in longer healing times and the extra suture removal appointment.
Implant System with Key's
During your consultation we will determine if your implant system uses keys for guided surgery (most do), the key will slide into the surgical guide sleeve and stabilize the drill during osteotomy. Each drill is changed as well as the corresponding key until you have reached the correct diameter.
Implant Placement
The implant is placed and a PA or a CBCT can be taken to confirm the placement of the implant.
After placement the implant can be covered with a healing collar that is the appropriate height and diameter to ease the restoration process. By having the correct healing abutment will pre-form the tissue to improve the eruption profile of the final restoration.