The construction phase of surgical guides and the procedures to be followed:
Dental Surgical Guide Production Phase:
Patient Assessment: The first step is patient assessment. The physician plans the surgical procedure using radiographic imaging and tomography scans of the patient.
- Impression Taking: The physician takes impressions from the patient's mouth. These impressions are used to create a 3D model of the teeth and its structure.
- Computed Tomography (CT) Scan: Computerized tomography creates a detailed 3D model of the patient's mouth. This model is used to plan the surgical procedure and design the guide.
- Digital Design: CT scans and measurements are used to create a surgical plan digitally. This plan determines the correct position and angle of the implant or surgical intervention.
- Guide Design: Based on the digital plan, a dental surgical guide design is made. This design shows the path that the surgeon will follow during the procedure. The guide includes the selection of materials and equipment to be used during the surgical procedure.
- 3D Printing or CNC Machining: The guide is produced using 3D printing or CNC (Computerised Numerical Control) machining techniques. This involves creating the guide as a physical object.
- Testing and Conformity: The guide is tested for accuracy and checked for compatibility with the patient. The guide must accurately guide the implant or surgical intervention.
Dental Surgical Guide Monitoring Procedures:
- Patient Preparation: Radiographic imaging of the patient and the condition of the tooth structure are checked before the surgical procedure. The patient is informed before implant operation or surgical intervention.
- Guide Application: During the surgical procedure, the guide is used to ensure the correct position and angles. The guide helps to place the implant or surgical intervention in the correct position.
- Monitoring and Adjustment: During the surgical procedure, the effectiveness of the guide is regularly monitored and adjustments are made when necessary.
- Radiographic Controls: Radiographic controls are performed after the procedure. These checks are important to observe the correct placement of the implant or surgical intervention and gum and bone healing when in a suitable position.
- Patient Follow-up: The patient is followed up after the surgical procedure and appropriate care and controls are performed as needed.
Dental surgical guides are important tools that help to perform surgical procedures accurately and precisely. They can speed up the healing process and improve patient safety. Surgeons and dentists should carefully follow the design, production and monitoring stages of these guides.
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