The Precision of Guided Surgery for Dental Implants at The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic

The Precision of Guided Surgery for Dental Implants at The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic

28-10-2024

Dental implants are a life-changing solution for patients with missing teeth, offering a permanent and natural-looking restoration. But did you know that here at The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic in Leicester, we use guided surgery techniques to make the implant process more accurate, efficient, and comfortable than ever before?

In this blog, we’ll explain how guided surgery works, its benefits, and how it can improve your experience and outcome when getting dental implants.

What Is Guided Surgery for Dental Implants?

Guided surgery is a modern approach to placing dental implants using 3D digital technology to plan and guide the procedure with extreme accuracy. At The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic, we combine CT scans and intraoral scans to create a detailed 3D model of your mouth. This model helps us plan the exact position, angle, and depth for placing the dental implants, tailored to you.

Once the “digital planning” is complete, we use the data to produce a 3D-printed surgical guide (also called a surgical stent). This guide fits precisely over your teeth and gums during the implant procedure, acting as a blueprint for surgery and ensuring that each implant is placed in the exact position that was planned digitally.

Same-Day Teeth: Immediate Restoration Option

One of the most exciting benefits of guided surgery is the potential for same-day teeth. In certain cases, where clinically appropriate, we can place both the dental implant and the prosthesis (such as a crown, bridge or removable implant overdenture) on the same day. This means you can walk out of the clinic with a fully functional and restored smile immediately after your surgery.

Same-day teeth are possible because digital planning allows us to prepare the prosthesis in advance, ensuring it fits perfectly on top of the implant once it is placed. This not only saves time but also eliminates the need for multiple visits.

Benefits of Guided Surgery for Dental Implants

Guided surgery offers several key advantages for patients, making it the preferred method for implant placement at The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic. Here are 5 reasons why guided surgery is better than conventional implants:

1. Enhanced Accuracy

By using digital technology to plan and execute the implant placement, we can achieve a level of precision that is impossible with traditional methods. This reduces the risk of complications and ensures the implants are positioned in the optimal location for both stability and aesthetics. In fact, one study even stated that “implant failure rates were almost three times higher in the free-hand implant placement category” compared to guided surgery.

2. Minimally Invasive

The use of a 3D-printed surgical guide means that we can make smaller, more precise incisions, which leads to less trauma to the surrounding tissues. This often results in reduced discomfort during the procedure and a faster recovery time.

3. Reduced Chair Time

With digital planning and the use of a surgical guide, the procedure is more streamlined, leading to shorter surgery times. This means you spend less time in the chair and can return to your normal routine more quickly.

4. Lower Risk of Complications

Guided surgery minimises the risk of human error, ensuring that the implant is placed at the exact depth and angle needed to avoid complications such as nerve damage or sinus issues.

5. Improved Aesthetics and Functionality

The precise placement of the implant ensures that the final restoration (crown, bridge, or denture) fits seamlessly with your other teeth, resulting in a more natural look and feel.

Digital Prosthesis Creation

In addition to guiding the placement of dental implants, digital technology also allows us to create prosthesis (such as crowns, bridges or removable implant overdentures) with extreme precision. Once the implant is placed, we use digital impressions to design a custom-made restoration that fits perfectly over the implant, ensuring it blends seamlessly with your natural teeth.

This digital workflow means that the entire treatment – from planning to final restoration – is more accurate, faster, and tailored to your specific needs.

Is Guided Surgery Right for You?

If you are considering dental implants, guided surgery may be the best option to ensure a successful, long-lasting result. Whether you need an implant for a single tooth or a full-mouth restoration, guided surgery offers the precision and safety necessary for the best possible outcome. At The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic in Leicester, our experienced team uses advanced digital tools to plan and perform every aspect of the implant procedure, providing you with a customised, comfortable experience.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and find out if guided surgery is the right choice for you.