Implantology: A Non-customized Surgical Guide System for Placement of Dental Implants

Implantology: A Non-customized Surgical Guide System for Placement of Dental Implants
August 2003
By David M. Vassos, DDS
Oral Health Journal
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ABSTRACT
A continuing challenge in implant dentistry has been the placement of implant(s) in a manner that enables the creation of functionally and esthetically superior restorations. Over the years, a variety of surgical guides have been developed to optimize placement, but the fabrication of such guides remains costly and time-consuming, and inadequate posterior access all too often compromises their use. This article describes a system of implant-positioning rings that simplifies the task of accurate implant placement. Several case examples also are presented.