Use of transitional implants to support a surgical guide: Enhancing the accuracy of implant placement.

摘要

Surgical guides for edentulous patients often lack the stability desired for accurate implant placement. The difficulty is emphasized in the edentulous mandible when implant-supported metal-ceramic restorations, which require precise placement of implants, are planned. A technique is presented for the fabrication of a surgical and radiographic template, supported by transitional implants, that guides the placement of conventional implants. This template can enhance placement accuracy in an efficient way to achieve predictable, esthetic results.