Fabrication of a surgical guide with help of a milling machine by ridge mapping method.

Optimizing the prosthetic result by customization of a surgical guide should be a major consideration in the implant placement. The design of the surgical guide must account for several factors, including position of the implant, the tissue present, and the anticipated prosthesis. The objective of this article is to present a technique for fabrication and customization of surgical guide with the help of ridge mapping procedure and a milling machine. This technique is helpful for the beginners in implant dentistry and for the dentists who cannot avail the CBCT/medical CT facilities.