The Surgical Digital workflow: From Data Acquisition to Execution
Guided implant surgery has quickly gained popularity in the field of implant dentistry due to its multiple indications and advantages that can improve the clinical outcomes. To plan and execute implant guided surgery, several steps are required depending on the patient’s status and prosthetic plan. This lecture will review the rationale and step-by-step workflow as well as the current scientific evidence to support its use in modern implant dentistry.
Learning objectives:
Review the indications of implant guided surgery
Discuss the importance of digital diagnosis in surgical planning
Review the different types of guides and indications
Review the workflow for designing and manufacturing a guide in partially and fully edentulous patients
