Additively Manufactured Surgical Implant Guides: A Review

J Prosthodont. 2022 Mar;31(S1):38-46. doi: 10.1111/jopr.13476.

Abstract

Static computer assisted implant surgery (s-CAIS) is an integral part of the digital workflow in implant dentistry and provides the link between the virtual planning environment and surgical field. The accuracy of s-CAIS is influenced by many cumulative factors including the fit of the template which is related to the manufacturing process. This critical review provides an overview of the current research on additively manufactured surgical implant guides.

Keywords: 3D Printing; CAD-CAM; static computer assisted implant surgery.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous
  • Dental Implants*
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted*

Substances

  • Dental Implants