3D printing guide implant placement: A case report

Abstract

SummaryBackground:Cone Beam Computer Tomography (CBCT) is representing a new concept of radiological diagnostics and its application occupies a special place in implantology. Today, preoperative planning, and quantitative and qualitative jaw bone analysis cannot be done without the use of these techniques. The latest in a series of achievements in this field is a method of making a guide for implant using a 3D printing technique. This way pre implantology planning reduces the chance of surgical complications to a minimum and allows installation of dental implants in the most optimal position for future prosthetic work. Aim: To show benefits of guide implantation in clinical practice.Case report:The patient M.D. 36 years old. After making CBCT there was a qualitative and quantitative analysis of bone tissue, after which we decided to install five implants in positions #36, #37, #45, #46 and #47. The software appliance made virtually implants in the most optimal positions; treatment plan was forwarded by the internet connection into the DICOM format to Simplant Company, along with a folder of scanned plaster models in order to develop a guide. A few days later, after approval sent, we received the guide. Preparation by the pilot bur we did through transmucosal plum of the guide, and then we continued the classic flap surgery technique. Control footage shows the optimal position of the implant from both surgical and prosthetic aspects.Conclusion: Application guide implantology represents a safe and modern method that provides ability of implant placement in optimal positions in terms of future prosthetic rehabilitation.

The Importance of Correlation between CBCT Analysis of Bone Density and Primary Stability When Choosing the Design of Dental Implants—Ex Vivo Study

“…The introduction of osseointegrated titanium implants back in 1965 resulted in the expansive development of implantology [ 6 ]. Numerous studies have shown that implant therapy is considered a predictable type of dental therapy with a very high average success rate of around 90–95% [ 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 ].…”

A Flapless Surgical Placement of Implants in Mandibular Arch Using Computer-Guided Surgical Stent

“…This might create a problem in esthetic and function because of lateral forces transmitted to implant. 1 With the advancement in computer-guided surgical techniques, it has become possible to improve implant positioning, prevent injuries to important anatomical structures such as mandibular nerve, improve functional and aesthetic outcome of the prosthesis, and reduce operative time and post-operative discomfort. 2,3 The conventional method of pre-operative planning includes the radiographic assessment of the available bone by periapical and panoramic radiographs.…”

“…This surgical stent has sleeves that correspond to the diameter of drills or implant. 1 The surgical stent is tooth supported, mucosa supported, or bone supported. The tooth-supported stent is more accurate than mucosasupported stent.…”

3D Printing of Dental Prostheses: Current and Emerging Applications

“…Surgical guides created by 3D printing can be used to accurately place dental implants in the jawbone, which can help to reduce the risk of complications and improve the overall success of the surgery. For example, there is a case report by Zoran et al in which a guide was created by 3D printing technique for implant placement [116]. Its results showed that, considering both surgical and prosthetic aspects, the 3D-printed surgical guide could facilitate having an optimal positioning of the implant [116].…”

“…For example, there is a case report by Zoran et al in which a guide was created by 3D printing technique for implant placement [116]. Its results showed that, considering both surgical and prosthetic aspects, the 3D-printed surgical guide could facilitate having an optimal positioning of the implant [116].…”