Navigation Implant
Navigation Implant: What Is It?
A 3D CT scan is used to run a virtual (simulated) surgery on a computer; then
a patient -specific surgical guide is made and fitted in the mouth during surgery,
so the procedure follows the plan made in advance — a technique that improves accuracy and stability.
Navigation Implant
Conventional implant
Gum incision & sutures: yes
Significant bleeding and swelling
Relatively long recovery period
7–14 visits on average
130 minutes of surgery
(based on 1st & 2nd surgery, impressions and provisional teeth)
(based on 1st & 2nd surgery, impressions and provisional teeth)
Navigation Implant
Gum incision & sutures: X
Bleeding and swelling may be reduced
Recovery in about 1–7 days, depending on the individual
On average 3–5 visits
60–90 min of surgery
(based on flapless surgery and provisional teeth)
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Navigation Implant Surgery Process
Navigation Implant Surgery Course
01
3D - CT scan to analyze the bone at the planned implant site
02
Using a digital navigation system for a virtual (simulated) surgery
03
Made with a digital analysis system: the surgical guide
04
With the guide, accurately and quickly performing the surgery
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Navigation Implant Surgery Results
Navigation Implant Surgery Course
Before
After
01
Before surgery
02
Guide in place
03
Flapless surgery
04
Final restoration