Sakineh Nikzad1, Abbas Azari. 1. Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Medical Sciences/Tehran University, Iran.
Abstract
PURPOSE: In recent years, the concept of prosthodontic-driven implantology has received more attention. The precise placement of implants in accordance with greater safety and confidence allow the practitioner to offer a safer, more secure and predictable treatment than could previously be provided. In this report, this novel approach is illustrated through description of 1 difficult case. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Using principles of computer-assisted design and rapid manufacturing, the data acquisitioned from computerized tomography was used to plan implant rehabilitation and to transfer this information to the surgery as well. RESULTS: The procedure of implant planning in this sophisticated technique has potential to yield substantial public health benefits. CONCLUSIONS: It was demonstrated that the versatility of the technique allows not only precise translation of the treatment plan to the patient's mouth, but also offers many additional significant benefits including use of special guides during surgery which would be difficult to achieve with traditional procedures.
PURPOSE: In recent years, the concept of prosthodontic-driven implantology has received more attention. The precise placement of implants in accordance with greater safety and confidence allow the practitioner to offer a safer, more secure and predictable treatment than could previously be provided. In this report, this novel approach is illustrated through description of 1 difficult case. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Using principles of computer-assisted design and rapid manufacturing, the data acquisitioned from computerized tomography was used to plan implant rehabilitation and to transfer this information to the surgery as well. RESULTS: The procedure of implant planning in this sophisticated technique has potential to yield substantial public health benefits. CONCLUSIONS: It was demonstrated that the versatility of the technique allows not only precise translation of the treatment plan to the patient's mouth, but also offers many additional significant benefits including use of special guides during surgery which would be difficult to achieve with traditional procedures.
Authors: Mohammed Zaheer Kola; Altaf H Shah; Hesham S Khalil; Ahmed Mahmoud Rabah; Nehad Mohammed H Harby; Seham Ali Sabra; Deepti Raghav Journal: Niger J Surg Date: 2015 Jan-Jun