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Case Studies

11 expert articles

Clinical case studies provide the most valuable evidence for surgical guide design — they show real outcomes in real patients with real anatomy. Our case studies document the complete workflow from initial CBCT assessment through guide design to post-operative verification, including the decision-making process and any complications encountered.

Why trust these articles? Each case study represents a documented clinical outcome with verified measurements. We include both successful cases and cases with challenges, providing transparent learning opportunities.

5 Cases Where a Surgical Guide Saved the Day (And 2 Where It Couldn't)

Real clinical scenarios where guided surgery prevented complications — and honest examples where even a perfect guide wasn't enough. No theory, just cases.

May 4, 20264 min read

When Surgical Guides Fail: Lessons From Real Clinical Cases

Surgical guides are incredibly reliable, but they are not magic. Explore genuine cases where guided surgery complications arose, why they happened, and how you can prevent them.

Apr 14, 20264 min read

Surgical Guide Doesn't Fit? Troubleshooting the 5 Most Common Causes

When a surgical guide won't seat, the problem is almost always in the scan, not the design. Here are the 5 most common causes and how to fix each one — plus free re-design.

Apr 11, 20264 min read

Neodent Surgical Guides: Grand Morse, Helix, and Titamax — Latin America's Favorite

A practical guide to surgical template design for Neodent implant systems. Covers Grand Morse, Helix GM, and Titamax platforms — including the Morse taper engineering, the Surface Acqua protocol, and sleeve details that most services outside Latin America don't know.

Apr 5, 20266 min read

Osstem Surgical Guides: TS III, MS, and Ultra-Wide — The Global Perspective

Everything you need to know about surgical guide design for Osstem implant systems. Covers TS III SA, MS, and Ultra-Wide platforms — including the specific drill protocols, sleeve engineering, and design differences that set Korean-engineered implants apart.

Apr 5, 20266 min read

Straumann Surgical Guides: BLT, BLX, and TLX — What Your Designer Needs to Know

A practical guide to surgical template design for Straumann implant systems. Covers BLT, BLX, and TLX platforms — including Roxolid specifics, sleeve protocols, and the real differences between guided surgery kits that most designers overlook.

Apr 5, 20265 min read

Dentsply Sirona Surgical Guides: Astra Tech, Ankylos, and XiVE — The Designer's Perspective

Everything you need to know before ordering a surgical guide for Dentsply Sirona implant systems. Covers Astra Tech EV, Ankylos, and XiVE — including the OsseoSpeed surface, conical seal design, and the specific sleeve engineering that separates a good guide from a problem.

Apr 3, 20266 min read

Zimmer Biomet Surgical Guides: TSV, T3, and Encode — What Designers Actually Deal With

A no-nonsense guide to designing surgical templates for Zimmer Biomet implant systems. Covers the Tapered Screw-Vent, T3, and Encode platforms — including the sleeve quirks, bone-level offsets, and multi-platform headaches that most guides don't mention.