Volume 10 Issue 4 (July-August, 2024)

Review Articles

Surgical Templates in Implantology
Dr Renu Gupta, Dr Priya Ravichandran, Dr Divya Vashisht, Dr Varsha Khichi, Dr Venus Chandel

Dental implants have been utilized in various forms for an extensive period. Since the mid-20th century, there has been a notable surge in interest regarding the implant procedure for the restoration of absent teeth. Branemark emerged as one of the early innovators who employed scientifically grounded research methodologies to create an endosseous implant that establishes a stable bond with the surrounding bone. The requirement for a dental implant to effectively address numerous physical and biological considerations imposes significant limitations on both the surgical and handling protocols. While metallic dental implants have been effectively employed for many years, they exhibit considerable deficiencies concerning their integration with bone and the disparity between their mechanical properties and those of natural bone. Consequently, it is prudent to ensure a coherent relationship between the intended restoration and the surgical stages, necessitating the use of a transfer device that enhances the predictability of successful outcomes. The surgical guide template is crafted by a dental technician following the presurgical restorative consultations, which primarily focus on determining the occlusal scheme and the angulations of the implants.

 
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