Simplified radiographic-surgical template for placement of multiple, parallel implants

Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Prosthodontic Stent in Determining the Position of Dental Implants

“…In our study, we used a dual‐purpose (diagnostic as well as surgical) stent in conjunction with CT scan imaging in the determination of the position of implants. Various stent designs 15–20 have been documented in the literature, varying from simple (i.e., those made from vaccuform matrix) to more complex (i.e., those made of clear self‐cure acrylic incorporating metal disks and tubes). The gutta percha acrylic resin stent serves both as an imaging and surgical stent.…”

Role of surgical stents in determining the position of implants

“…A template that provides radiographic evaluation of the implant site and precise or modified surgical placement is presented. [3] Kivanc Akea described a modified surgical stent that serves as a guide to proper mesiodistal paralleling of dental implants. [2]…”

“…These include plastic or metal tubes and channels in acrylic resin that dictate the position of implants. [3] Stents should be made of transparent material, stable and rigid when in position, should cover enough teeth to stabilize its position, and when no teeth are present, stents should extend onto unreflected soft tissue regions. [4] With the use of computed tomography (CT) and computer added designing (CAD)/ computer added machining (CAM) technology, it is now possible to construct a surgical implant stent that would allow the clinician to predetermine implant locations virtually and surgically place them without reflecting a tissue flap.…”

Implant surgical guides: From the past to the present

“…Stainless steel guide sleeves of uniform length is cut and placed in access holes and cured. [21011]…”