Surgical oral radiographic guide with a removable component for implant placement

J Prosthet Dent. 2002 Mar;87(3):330-2. doi: 10.1067/mpr.2002.122274.

Abstract

Radiographic guides are essential for optimal implant positioning. Surgical guides permit implants to be placed in preselected positions and at proper angulations. This article describes a procedure for combining the functions of radiographic and surgical guides in a single device. The radiographic component is easily separated from the surgical component after the necessary radiographs have been made. This procedure results in less paraphernalia and reduces costs since only 1 basic guide with an add-on component is fabricated.

MeSH terms

  • Acrylic Resins
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous / instrumentation*
  • Dental Implants*
  • Equipment Design
  • Gutta-Percha
  • Humans
  • Jaw / diagnostic imaging*
  • Models, Dental
  • Orthognathic Surgical Procedures
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Radiography
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Acrylic Resins
  • Dental Implants
  • Triad resin
  • Gutta-Percha