CT-Derived Guide for Implant Placement: 5-Year Follow-up

The use of computer technology in implantology has been a major advantage. Based on the computer-made implant planning, a stereolithographic SurgiGuide can be built to transfer the planning towards the surgery.

Method:

A 57-year-old man requested to have implants placed to support his total edentulous mandibular ridge and edentulous maxillary posterior ridge. His total edentulous mandibular ridge was appropriate for implant surgery. Fixed partially prothetic restoration with implants was planned for mandibular prosthodontic rehabilitation. SimPlant was used to simulate the implant placement for his mandibular ridge. The surgery was carried out with careful placement of a bone-supported surgical guide which was prepared using stereolithography, and all implants were successfully placed. After surgical treatment all ceramic fixed partial dentures reinforced with zirconia were fabricated. 

Result:

Operation was done successfully. Postoperative swelling and pain was limited. The patient recalled after a week and postoperative first month to be examined. After 5 years follow-up of the patient, function was well and no signs of complication associated with new crowns and soft tissue were observed. 

Conclusion: SimPlant is a good and effective method for implant surgery. It reduces operation time and risk of axis errors of implants.