Description

This case report article discusses CBCT guided surgery and why it should be considered as an integral part of predictable and successful implant placement.

Learning Objectives:  

• Gain an understanding of the importance of CBCT technology in the placement of dental implants, how CBCT differs from conventional CT technology, and the types of surgical guides that can be fabricated using this technology.
• Learn about the accuracy that can be accomplished using guided surgical techniques and be able to describe the difference between keyed and keyless instrumentation.
• Know the advantages of proprietary vs generic guided surgical kits.
• Learn how planning software works and how a surgical guide is made.