Implant positions planned in software against the finished restoration, then placed through a surgical guide. Often flapless, with immediate loading where the case allows.
Book an appointmentThe difference between a good implant result and a poor one is usually decided before any surgery takes place.
Guided surgery starts from the end. The finished teeth are designed first, and the implants are then positioned in software to support them, in bone that can carry them, at angles that let the restoration be cleaned and repaired. A custom guide transfers that plan into the mouth.
Why it is worth doing this way
An implant placed where the bone was easiest is a problem that surfaces years later, as a restoration that is hard to clean, a screw access hole in the front of a tooth, or a bridge that cannot be repaired without replacing all of it.
Planning against the final restoration avoids that class of problem rather than managing it.
What it means for you
- Frequently a smaller surgical procedure, sometimes with no incision at all
- Less swelling and a more straightforward recovery
- Fewer appointments in most cases
- In suitable cases, fixed provisional teeth on the day of surgery
A note on who is doing the planning
This is Dr. Lal’s published area. He has authored work on computer-generated surgical templates for prosthodontic and surgical implant planning, and lectures nationally on combining guided placement with immediate loading.
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Implant positions planned in software against the finished restoration, then placed through a surgical guide. Often flapless, with immediate loading where the case allows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about computer-guided implant surgery at LAL Dental.