title: A technique for the presurgical simulation of the position of computer-assisted, template-based, planned implants: a clinical report.
abstract: Computer-assisted oral implant surgery offers several advantages over the traditional approach. However, several unexpected procedure-linked adverse events during guided implant placement indicate that the clinical demands on the surgeon are no less than those observed during conventional placement. The aim of this report was to present a novel technique for the presurgical simulation of the position of computer-assisted, template-based, planned implants immediately before surgery. The presented technique could increase the clinician's confidence and the safety of the surgical procedures, which allows changes to the original plan if needed. The potential benefits of the present method should be confirmed by randomized clinical studies.
authors.affiliation: Private practice, Biella, Italy. Electronic address: roberto.villa@clinicaodontoiatricavilla.com.
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Villa
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000737:chemistry; D003724:Dental Arch / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D015921:Dental Implants; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003825:Denture, Complete, Immediate; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper; D057918:Fiducial Markers; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates / Q000737:chemistry; D011300:Preoperative Care; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D015921:Dental Implants; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates