Dental Implants: An Update on Guided Surgery for Full-Mouth Reconstruction

ABSTRACT

Background: This article describes the intricate steps and processes required to plan and execute dental rehabilitation utilizing guided implant surgery through case scenarios presented for dentate and edentulous patients.

Case description: With the advent and progress in digital technology in dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery, it is now possible to restore even the most complex cases to full function. Implant dentistry is a wellresearched and established treatment modality for replacing the dentition, and the various studies supporting the intricate steps and outcomes will be highlighted through showcasing various implant cases.

Practical implications: This article provides the necessary knowledge and insight for a dental practioner to understand the nuances and pitfalls in preparing for a guided surgical case.

Key words::

• Surgical guide
• stereolithography (SLA)
• cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)
• dual scan protocol
• mandibular reconstruction
• additive manufacturing
• 3D printing
• 3D intraoral scanning
• guided surgery

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Notes on contributors

Rishi Jay Gupta

Rishi Jay Gupta, DDS, MD, MBA, is the section chief, oral and maxillofacial surgery, dental service, at the San Francisco VA Health Care System. He is an assistant professor, department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, at the University of California, San Francisco and practices in a private practice. Dr. Gupta is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure for all authors: None reported.

Justin Young

Justin Young, DDS, MD, is an adjunct clinical instructor, department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. He practices dental implantology and oral surgery at a private practice in San Francisco.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure for all authors: None reported.

Michael Lee

Michael Lee, DMD, MS, is a staff prosthodontist, dental service, at the San Francisco VA Health Care System. He practices prosthodontics at a private practice in San Francisco.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure for all authors: None reported.