TITLE:
Comparative Evaluation of Implant Placement with Conventional and Digital Surgical Guide Techniques: Two Case Reports
AUTHORS:
Hafsa Al Idrissi, Lovely M. Annamma, Sabrin Ali Azim, Thankappan Chandrathara
KEYWORDS:
Implant Surgical Guide, Digital Workflow, Accuracy, Implant Placement
JOURNAL NAME:
Surgical Science,
Vol.13 No.11,
November
28,
2022
ABSTRACT: Background: Implant placement using a conventional surgical guide and digital
surgical guide techniques is well documented in the literature. The most frequently reported
disadvantages of conventional surgical guide placement are lack of accuracy in
implant placement when compared to three-dimensional assessment in digital
technique. Other factors listed are longer time duration and the need for
impression techniques. In this case report, the authors present a comparison
between the two techniques and the time taken between both cases one done
conventionally and another case by digital technique. Case Presentation: For the
digital surgical guide, a 44-year-old, male reported with the chief complaint
of missing teeth needing replacement was considered. For the conventional
technique, a female patient aged fifty-seven who had gone through various
dentists with an existing bridge was considered. This patient wanted a good
outcome at a reasonable cost. In both cases, molars were missing and needed
replacement. The steps for digital flow for a surgical guide and step-by-step
conventional methods are both highlighted in this article. Conclusion: Hence
the digital technique saved time and was accurate when compared to the
conventional in our experience.