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Computer-Guided Dental Implants
By Scott Jones - Oral Surgery and Implant Dentist at Dentistry100
How We Use the Latest Technology to Ensure Replacing any Missing Teeth with Dental Implants is as Predictable as Possible
What is a Computer-Guided Dental Implant?
Here at Dentistry100, we always aims to provide patients with the most accurate and predictable dental implant placement possible. Over the years we’ve embraced advancements in technology including the use of intra-oral scanners and 3D-CBCT scans.
Computer guided implant planning allows us to plan the implant position before the procedure and fabricate a 3D printed-guide. This guide is used during the procedure to place the implant in the pre-planned position rather than placing the implant freehand, which could impact on the final outcome. This means we can replace your teeth as predictably as possible, and with the best possible aesthetics and lifetime.
What is the Process for a Computer-Guided Implant Placement?
- Intra-Oral Scan: Our Medit intra-oral scanner takes multiple images and stitches them into 3D digital models of your teeth. This can prevent the need for standard impressions.
- CBCT Scan (Cone Beam CT): This x-ray produces a 3D image so we can accurately assess the amount of bone in the area where we aim to replace your missing tooth
- Digital Mockup: Our digital laboratory designs a tooth to fill the space on the intra-oral scan
- Implant Planning: We use Co-diagnostix® software which uses the data from the intra-oral scan and CBCT scan to plan the position of the dental implant directly under the planned tooth. We can identify and avoid anatomical structures including nerves and sinuses to reduce complications and treatment complexity.
- Surgical Guide: We work with labs to make a guide to place the implant in the pre-planned position
What are the Benefits of Computer-Guided Implants?
Planning your tooth replacement with the labs and x-ray specialists beforehand means we can:
- Assess if any extra procedures might be needed beforehand, to avoid any unexpected complications during the procedure
- Minimise the risks from the implant procedure, by identifying any structures to avoid
- Give your tooth replacement the best cosmetic result
- Give your dental implant the best final bite so you can use your tooth replacement to smile, eat and socialise with confidence
- Ensure any implant has the best possible longevity by having the optimum support in the mouth.
If you’d like to find out more about Computer-Guided Implants and if this process would be suitable to replace your missing teeth, then get in touch with our friendly team today!
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