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Digital Hybrid Model Preparation for Virtual Planning of Reconstructive Dentoalveolar Surgical Procedures
Published on: August 5, 2021
Novel CBCT and optical scanner-based implant treatment planning using a stereolithographic surgical guide: a
Ashok Balasundaram1, Dincer Gurun, Anthony Neely
1*Associate Professor, Radiology, Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, Detroit, MI. †Chair, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, Detroit, MI. ‡Associate Professor, Department of Periodontology and Dental Hygiene, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI. §Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical and Electrical Engineering, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI. ‖Consultant Periodontologist, Private Practice, Dunlap, IL.
Abstract:
This report describes the use of the combination of 2 technologies (Cone-beam computed tomography and Optical 3-dimensional scan) to maximize accuracy of implant placement in an area where previous implants failed and had to be removed. This report also stresses the increased efficiency of combining technologies to fabricate stereolithographic surgical guide which, when used intraoperatively, can improve precision of placement.

