title: Assessing image-guided implant surgery in today's clinical practice.
abstract: As implant dentistry has progressed, greater emphasis has been placed on natural-looking tooth replacement, minimally invasive techniques, and better cost efficiencies, with implant positioning being guided by the desired prosthetic outcome. Image-guided surgery is a technique that merges preoperative diagnostic imaging with computer-based planning tools to facilitate surgical and restorative plans and procedures. This article discusses the intricacies of guided implant surgery, including 3-dimensional presurgical planning and the challenges of maintaining guide stability during surgical execution.
authors.affiliation: Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Periodontology, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Private Practice, Boca Raton, Florida.
authors.forename: Frederic J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Norkin
authors.affiliation: Assistant Clinical Professor, Periodontics, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Private Practice, Boca Raton, Florida.
authors.forename: Jeffrey
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ganeles
authors.affiliation: Adjunct Associate Professor, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Private Practice, Boca Raton and Aventura, Florida.
authors.forename: Samuel
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Zfaz
authors.affiliation: Private Practice, Boca Raton, Florida.
authors.forename: Alireza
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Modares
mesh_terms: D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D014584:User-Computer Interface