ABSTRACT
This case report describes a new digital workflow for computer-assisted implant surgery in an edentulous patient using transitional implants to support a fixed surgical template and interim prosthesis. The accuracy of the final implant position using the described protocol was evaluated and compared to the outcomes obtained using other types of surgical templates. This novel digital approach appears to enhance the accuracy of implant positioning for edentulous patients and seems to be comparable to a tooth-supported surgical template.
Subject(s)
Dental Implants , Jaw, Edentulous , Mouth, Edentulous , Surgery, Computer-Assisted , Humans , Dental Implantation, Endosseous/methods , Jaw, Edentulous/surgery , Jaw, Edentulous/rehabilitation , Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported , Surgery, Computer-Assisted/methods , Mouth, Edentulous/surgery , Computers , Computer-Aided DesignABSTRACT
Block anesthesia for the maxillary division (V2) of the trigeminal nerve is a suitable approach when an entire quadrant of teeth and/or associated structures are involved. The most effective approach to anesthetize the maxillary branch is intraorally via the greater palatine canal. This case report describes the use of a computer-aided design/computer-assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) implant surgical template designed with a guide channel to allow for the administration of maxillary nerve block through the greater palatine canal.
