SURGICAL GUIDE
PROTOCOLS
Complete guided surgery protocols for all major implant systems. Step-by-step procedures, drill sequences, specifications, and troubleshooting.
Types of Surgical Guides: Tooth, Tissue, and Bone-Supported
Complete guide to tooth-supported, tissue-supported, and bone-supported surgical guides. Selection criteria, accuracy data, and clinical applications.
Stackable Surgical Guides for Full-Arch Rehabilitation
Multi-component stackable guide systems for full-arch implant rehabilitation. Bone reduction, osteotomy, and prosthesis delivery with single registration.
Surgical Guide Accuracy: Factors Affecting Precision
Factors affecting surgical guide accuracy. CBCT registration, sleeve distance, guide stability, and manufacturing parameters for optimal implant placement.
Files Required for Surgical Guide Fabrication
Complete list of files needed for surgical guide fabrication. STL requirements, DICOM export, drilling protocols, and quality control documentation.
CBCT Export Settings for Surgical Guide Planning
Optimal CBCT export settings for surgical guide fabrication. DICOM format, voxel size, field of view, and export parameters for planning software.
Dual Scan Protocol for Edentulous Surgical Guides
Complete dual scan protocol for edentulous implant planning. Radiographic guide preparation, fiducial markers, and CBCT fusion workflow.
Straumann BLX Guided Surgery Protocol
Complete Straumann BLX guided surgery protocol with drill sequences, sleeve specifications, and step-by-step surgical workflow for predictable implant placement.
Nobel Biocare NobelActive Guided Surgery Protocol
NobelActive guided surgery workflow with NobelGuide system, drill protocols, and clinical steps for optimal implant placement accuracy.
Zimmer Biomet Tapered Screw-Vent Guided Protocol
Zimmer Biomet TSV guided surgery protocol with drill sequences, Encode sleeve system compatibility, and surgical workflow steps.
All-on-4 Mandibular Guided Surgery Protocol
Complete All-on-4 mandible guided surgery protocol with tilted implant placement, immediate load criteria, and conversion prosthesis workflow.
coDiagnostiX Complete Surgical Guide Design Workflow
Step-by-step coDiagnostiX workflow for surgical guide design including DICOM import, implant planning, and guide export for 3D printing.
CBCT Requirements for Surgical Guide Planning
Complete CBCT requirements for dental implant surgical guide planning. Learn voxel size, FOV selection, DICOM export, and metal artifact reduction protocols.
Full Arch Implant Treatment Planning Protocol
Comprehensive full arch implant treatment planning guide. Patient selection, implant number, A-P spread optimization, prosthesis type selection.
Prosthetically Driven Implant Surgery Protocol
Complete guide to prosthetically driven implant surgery. Restorative space requirements, implant positioning guidelines, backward planning workflow.
Immediate Load Full Arch Planning Protocol
Complete immediate load full arch implant protocol. Primary stability requirements, prosthesis design, patient selection, same-day teeth workflow.
Surgical Guide Instructions for Use (IFU) Requirements
Complete surgical guide IFU requirements including sterilization protocols, contraindications, storage guidelines, and regulatory compliance for dental implant procedures.
Surgical Guide Implant System Compatibility Chart
Complete compatibility chart for surgical guide sleeves, drill keys, and implant systems. Covers Straumann, Nobel, Zimmer, BioHorizons sleeve dimensions and drilling protocols.
Surgical Guide Sterilization: Autoclave Parameters and Dimensional Accuracy
Evidence-based sterilization protocols for 3D printed surgical guides. Autoclave parameters, dimensional accuracy data, and resin-specific validation from peer-reviewed research.
More Protocols Coming
We're adding protocols for BioHorizons, Osstem, Hiossen, MegaGen, MIS, and more. Check back regularly for updates.