Real Versus Virtual Position of Single Implants Installed in Premaxilla via Guided Surgery: A Proof of Concept Analyzing Positional Deviations

J Oral Implantol. 2018 Dec;44(6):463-469. doi: 10.1563/aaid-joi-D-17-00288. Epub 2018 Jul 16.

Abstract

The aim of this research letter was to report the results of a pilot study designed to compare the real and virtual position of implants placed using computer-guided flapless implant surgery for single restorations in the premaxilla. A total of 8 patients (2 men and 6 women) with a mean age of 40 years old (range: 32-73 years) had a total of 11 implants inserted using a tooth-supported stereolithographic guide. After implant placement, the positions (coronal, central, and apical) and angulation of the implants installed in relation to those planned were determined via the superposition of pre- and postoperative 3-dimensional models using Dental Slice software (Bioparts, Brasília, Brazil). The mean angular deviation was 2.54° ± 0.71°. The deviations found for the coronal, central, and apical positions were 1.3 ± 0.77 mm, 1.49 ± 0.58 mm, and 2.13 ± 1.32 mm, respectively.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Computer-Aided Design*
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous
  • Dental Implants*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pilot Projects
  • Software
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted*

Substances

  • Dental Implants