Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 65, Issue 3 , Pages 393-399, March 2007

Precision for Computer-Guided Implant Placement: Using 3D Planning Software and Fixed Intraoral Reference Points

  • Stefan Holst, DMD, PhD, Priv-Doz Dr Med Dent

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr Holst: Dental Clinic 2, Department of Prosthodontics, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Glueckstraße 11, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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  • Markus B. Blatz, DMD, Dr Med Dent

      Affiliations

    • Chairman and Professor of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, Robert Schattner Center, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
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  • Stephan Eitner, DMD, PhD, Priv-Doz Dr Med Dent

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.

Purpose

The aim of this article is to describe the application of screws as fixed intraoral reference points for stable, precise, and repeatable positioning of diagnostic and surgical templates for implant placement.

Materials and Methods

Currently available software programs in combination with computed tomography data allow 3-dimensional treatment planning in demanding clinical situations prior to implant placement. One drawback of most systems is the lack of stability and support of both radiographic and surgical templates in edentulous patients. The characteristics and application of a new screw system in combination with computer assisted 3-dimensional implant placement are specified.

Results

Implants were placed exactly as projected without impairment of the mandibular nerve despite close proximity of the mental foramen.

Conclusion

Precision and accuracy of computer-based or -supported implant placement is valuable only if an exact transfer to the intraoral situation is granted. Depending on the clinical patient situation, fixed intraoral reference points can improve precision in an efficient manner.

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PII: S0278-2391(06)01974-4

doi:10.1016/j.joms.2006.10.050

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 65, Issue 3 , Pages 393-399, March 2007

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