title: Surgical templates for dental implant positioning; current knowledge and clinical perspectives.
abstract: Dental implants have been used in a variety of different forms for many years. Since the mid-20(th) century, there has been an increase in interest in the implant process for the replacement of missing teeth. Branemark was one of the initial pioneers who applied scientifically based research techniques to develop an endosseous implant that forms an immobile connection with bone. The need for a dental implant to completely address multiple physical and biological factors imposes tremendous constraints on the surgical and handling protocol. Metallic dental implants have been successfully used for decades, but they have serious shortcomings related to their bony union and the fact that their mechanical properties do not match those of bone. However, anatomic limitation and restorative demands encourage the surgeon to gain precision in planning and surgical positioning of dental implants. Ideal placement of the implant facilitates the establishment of favorable forces on the implants and the prosthetic component as well as ensures an aesthetic outcome. Therefore, it is advisable to establish a logical continuity between the planned restoration and the surgical phases, it is essential to use a transfer device that for sure increases the predictability of success. The surgical guide template is fabricated by a dental technician after the presurgical restorative appointments that primarily include determination of occlusal scheme and implant angulations. Here, authors genuinely attempted to review the evolution and clinical applicability of surgical templates used in the placement of dental implants.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Salman bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, KSA, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Mohammed Zaheer
authors.initials: MZ
authors.lastname: Kola
authors.affiliation: Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Salman bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, KSA, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Altaf H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.affiliation: Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Al-Riyadh, KSA, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Hesham S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Khalil
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Salman bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, KSA, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Ahmed Mahmoud
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Rabah
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Salman bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, KSA, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Nehad Mohammed H
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Harby
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Alfarabi College of Dentistry, Al-Riyadh, KSA, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Seham Ali
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Sabra
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Shree Bankey Bihari Dental College and Research Centre, Ghaziabad, India.
authors.forename: Deepti
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Raghav
keywords: Dental implants; stent; surgical procedure; surgical templates
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