A novel device for template-guided surgery of the zygomatic implants. Issue 10 (October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chow, J.
• Is Part Of: International journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery. Volume 45:Issue 10(2016:Oct.)
• Page Start: 1253
• Page End: 1255
• Publication Date: 2016-10
• Subjects: zygomatic implants -- stereolithographic template -- template-guided surgery; Mouth -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Maxilla -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Dentistry -- Periodicals; Dentistry, Operative; Oral Surgical Procedures; Surgery, Oral; Dentistry; Maxilla -- Surgery; Mouth -- Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.52059
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2016.06.007
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0901-5027

Abstract

Abstract: Zygomatic implants are indicated for the rehabilitation of the severely atrophic maxilla. Similar to standard implant placement, gaining an optimal position of the zygomatic implants is essential for a predictable prosthetic-driven treatment outcome. Stereolithographic templates, either bone-supported or mucosa-supported, have been used to install zygomatic implants in the planned position based on computer-assisted planning. However, there is no effective mechanism to physically control the drilling trajectory for the zygomatic implants. Therefore, deviation between the actual and planned implant position is inevitable. A novel device designed to increase the precision of the guided surgical placement of zygomatic implants that guides the osteotomy from the entry point to the exit point, allowing optimal positioning, is presented herein.