Accuracy of computer-guided surgery
Author
Lemos Gulinelli,Jéssica
Ferreira,Edilson José
Rikio Kuabara,Marcos
Borges Mattos,Thiago
Borges Mattos,João
Germano,Evandro José
dos Santos,Pâmela Letícia
Abstract
Dental implant fixation techniques are widely studied in order to reduce surgical morbidity. Computer-guided flapless surgery has been considered an efficient alternative that presents several advantages and some limitations. This technique allows the virtual planning and simulation of the prosthetic-surgical treatment that can help predict the difficulties and limitations in order to reduce possible errors. In addition to the prosthetic predictability, computer-guided surgery enhances accuracy and reduces surgical morbidity. Thus, the aim of this study was to report on a 7-year follow-up of immediately loaded implants inserted into an edentulous maxilla using virtual planning and flapless surgery.