Traditional vs Guided Implant Surgery
Traditional Method
- The doctor relies on experience and judgment during surgery
- Human error margin exists
- Larger surgical opening
Computer-Guided Surgery
- Complete digital planning before surgery
- 3D-printed surgical guide directs the implant to sub-millimeter accuracy
- Smaller surgical opening (or flapless)
How It Works
- CBCT scan, full 3D imaging of the jaw
- Digital planning, determining ideal position, angle, and depth
- 3D printing, creating a custom surgical guide
- Surgery, the guide directs the drill and implant with absolute precision
Benefits
- Sub-millimeter accuracy
- Less pain (smaller incision)
- Shorter surgery time
- Faster healing
- Avoiding nerves and blood vessels
At Cosmo
Every implant at Cosmo Dental is performed with digital planning and 3D-printed surgical guides, no exceptions.