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Digitally-Driven Surgical Guide for Alveoloplasty Prior to Immediate Denture Placement

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Published in:Dentistry Journal vol. 13, no. 8 (2025), p. 333-345
Main Author: Badr Zaid
Other Authors: Jaworski Jonah, D’Acquisto Sofia, Hamdan Manal
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MDPI AG
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United States > US
Los Angeles California
Software
Accuracy
Verification
Prostheses
Virtual reality
Fabrication
Surgery
Surgical instruments
Dentures
Computer aided design > CAD
Implants
Soft tissues
Dental materials
Teeth
Dentistry
Reproducibility
Additive manufacturing
Efficiency
Patient satisfaction
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Abstract:Objective: This article presents a step-by-step digital technique for fabricating a 3D-printed surgical guide to assist in alveoloplasty for immediate denture placement. Methods: The workflow integrates intraoral scanning, virtual tooth extraction, digital soft tissue modeling, and additive manufacturing to produce a customized guide with an occlusal window and buccal slot, along with a verification stent. Results: This method ensures precise ridge recontouring and verification, enhancing surgical predictability and prosthetic fit. Conclusions: Unlike traditional surgical guides based on conventional casts or manual fabrication, this fully digital approach offers a practical and replicable protocol that bridges digital planning and clinical execution. By improving surgical precision, reducing operative time, and ensuring optimal denture fit, this technique represents a significant advancement in guided pre-prosthetic surgery.
ISSN:2304-6767
DOI:10.3390/dj13080333
Source:Health & Medical Collection