Precise Accuracy, Maximum Comfort
Guided Implant Surgery; Guided Implant Surgery is an advanced treatment method in which the process of placing implants into the jawbone is planned entirely in a digital environment and personalized templates called “guides” are used during the surgery.
In the traditional method, the surgeon determines the position of the implant based on X-rays and by opening the gum tissue during the operation; in guided surgery, the process proceeds as follows:
How Does the Treatment Process Progress?
- 3D Imaging: The patient’s jaw structure is scanned with three-dimensional tomography (CBCT), and digital impressions of the teeth are taken using intraoral scanners.
- Virtual Planning: By combining these images on the computer, the physician determines the most ideal angle, depth, and position of the implant with millimetric precision.
- Surgical Guide Production: Using the planned data, a transparent template (surgical guide) that fits perfectly into the patient’s mouth is produced with 3D printers.
- Operation: This guide is placed in the patient’s mouth during the operation. The implant is inserted through the holes in the guide and placed flawlessly at the point planned on the computer.
3D Imaging: Use of Digital Data
During the digital scanning stage, the patient’s intraoral structure is recorded three-dimensionally with the help of special scanners. Before scanning, the tooth surfaces are dried and a clear field of view is ensured. Then, the intraoral scanner is moved inside the mouth in a specific sequence to record the teeth, gums, and bite relationship.
In addition to this digital recording process, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging is performed to obtain high-resolution three-dimensional images of the jawbones, sinus cavities, and anatomical structures.
By combining the scanning and tomography data, an extremely precise three-dimensional model of the intraoral tissues and bone structure is obtained. Once the scanning is completed, this model is instantly displayed on the computer screen. The acquired digital data are later used for implant planning, restoration design, or surgical guide production.
Virtual Planning in Guided Implant Surgery
Surgical Guide; patient-specific guides are specially manufactured guides used in dental implant surgery that enable implants to be placed precisely and accurately. These guides are digitally planned according to the patient’s oral anatomy and bone structure and are generally produced using 3D printers.
At this stage, the digitally obtained 3D scanning data are analyzed using CAD software. Taking into account the bone structure, anatomical boundaries, and prosthetic design, the most appropriate position, angle, and depth of the implant are determined. This planning process forms the basis for preparing the surgical guide and performing the operation safely.
Guide Production in Guided Implant Surgery
According to the implant position determined during the planning stage, the model is produced from biocompatible materials using 3D printers. At the end of this production process, a patient-specific surgical guide to be used during the operation is obtained.
Production Process of Patient-Specific Guides
- Personalized Treatment
Each patient’s oral structure is different, and standardized methods do not always yield ideal results. Surgical guides offer personalized treatment plans tailored to the patient, being produced specifically for each individual’s oral and bone structure. This increases the success of the treatment and positively affects long-term outcomes.
- Minimum Risk of Complications
Correctly placed implants reduce the risk of postoperative complications. Implants placed at incorrect angles or in improper positions may lead to problems such as infection, implant loss, or bone resorption in later periods. Thanks to surgical guides, such risks are minimized.
- Minimum Margin of Error
Compared to manual procedures, surgical guides minimize the margin of error and ensure correct positioning of the implant. In traditional methods, the risk of error may be higher in the implant placement process, which relies on the surgeon’s manual skill. However, with the use of a surgical guide, the implant is placed in line with the predetermined plan, significantly reducing the error rate.
- Minimally Invasive: Ease of Treatment
Surgical guides help place the implant using a minimally invasive method. In this way, damage to the surrounding tissues is minimized. Less tissue trauma reduces the patient’s postoperative pain level and accelerates the healing process.
What Are the Advantages of Guided Implant Surgery?
The use of a surgical guide allows the surgeon to place the implant in the shortest time and at the most accurate angle. Since the surgical guide predetermines the position and angle of the implant, the procedure time
is shortened. As a result, the time the patient spends during the operation is reduced and the healing process is accelerated.
Shorter operation time, less pain, a faster healing process, and successful outcomes are factors that directly affect patient satisfaction. Thanks to surgical guides, patients undergo a less traumatic and more reliable surgical process.
Advantages of Guided Surgery
- Sutureless and Minimally Invasive: In most cases, there is no need to widely cut the gum tissue (raise a flap). Only a small hole just large enough for the implant is opened.
- Less Pain and Swelling: Postoperative bleeding, bruising, and pain are minimal; the healing process is much faster.
- Elimination of Margin of Error: Since critical anatomical structures (sinus cavities, nerves) are visualized digitally, the risk of damaging these areas is eliminated.
- Speed and Comfort: The operation time is considerably shorter compared to the conventional method. Many patients can return to their daily lives on the same day.
- Aesthetic Outcome: Because the implant is placed at the most ideal angle, the aesthetic and functional success of the porcelain tooth (prosthesis) to be placed on it is much higher.
Who Is Guided Surgery Suitable For?
It offers a comfortable solution especially for patients with multiple missing teeth, in cases where bone quantity is risky, in complete edentulism cases (such as All-on-4), or for patients with dental implant anxiety.
Why Should You Choose Guided Surgery?
- Less Swelling and Bruising: Since it is an incision-free and sutureless procedure, the postoperative healing period is much shorter.
- Fast Application: Because the planning is done in advance, the time you spend in the dental chair is reduced.
- Perfect Aesthetics: As the implant is placed at the correct angle, the porcelain teeth placed on it look much more natural and aesthetic.
- Safe Outcome: There are no surprises; you can digitally see what the result will be before the operation.
A Modern Dentistry Experience in Pendik Kurtköy
Dt. Fatma Şahin and Dt. Rabia Varol Boyraz, as Fara Dental Center, we place digital transformation at the heart of our clinic under their leadership. With our modern and technological infrastructure, we transform implant treatment from an “operation” into a “comfortable experience”.
If you are looking for a safe, fast, and painless solution for your missing teeth, you can visit us or create your appointment right away to get detailed information about guided implant surgery.