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Guided surgery with premium-class implants like Straumann does not forgive errors. If you work with this brand, you know how critical every millimeter of bone availability and the exact positioning of the prosthetic platform are.
An implant placement technique that uses a physical surgical guide to direct drills and implants to positions planned in 3D software. It improves accuracy and reduces surgical risks compared to freehand placement.
At SurgicalGuide, we create digital guide designs tailored directly to Straumann instruments, ensuring your surgery proceeds predictably, swiftly, and without stress.
Why Order Your Straumann Guide Design From Us?
When you invest in expensive implant systems, cutting corners on the planning phase can be a costly mistake. Here is what you get when partnering with our service:
1. Official Sleeve Libraries. We use exclusively official Straumann digital libraries (for both Bone Level and Tissue Level lines). The sleeve will fit perfectly, and the drill will confidently engage without unwanted friction or wobbling.
2. Tailored to Your Surgical Kit. Whether you utilize a Fully Guided protocol or rely strictly on Pilot Drilling, we adapt the guide's sleeve diameters and offsets precisely to your existing surgical kit.
3. Prosthetically-Driven Planning. We do more than just "hunt for bone." We virtually design the future restorations (Digital Wax-Up) to ensure the implant's screw access hole emerges perfectly through the center of the occlusal surface.
How the Order Process Works (Protocol)
Our process is designed to be as seamless as possible for the surgeon:
1. Data Upload: Upload the patient's DICOM (CBCT) and STL (intraoral scans) securely to your dashboard on SurgicalGuide.pro.
A 3D surface mesh file format used in dental CAD/CAM. Intraoral scanners produce STL files that capture tooth and gingival surfaces for surgical guide fitting.
Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine — the universal file format for medical imaging. CBCT scanners produce DICOM files that are imported into planning software for 3D reconstruction.
A 3D imaging technique that captures the jaw, teeth, and bone structure in a single rotational scan. It produces DICOM files used for implant planning, nerve mapping, and surgical guide design.
2. Digital Planning: We merge the scans, map the mandibular nerve, and virtually place the Straumann implants according to your treatment plan and the anatomical bone profile.
3. Surgeon Review: You receive a 3D review link. Together, we can adjust the position, angulation, and insertion depth of the implants until you are 100% satisfied.
4. File Delivery: Upon your final approval, you instantly receive the print-ready STL file of the surgical guide along with a detailed FDA-compliant Drilling Report.
A 3D-printed template that fits over the patient's teeth or tissue and directs drill placement during implant surgery. It transfers the digital treatment plan into precise physical drill positions.
Don't have a 3D printer in your clinic?
You can download our STL file and forward it to any convenient local dental lab for 3D printing. The design is fully checked and ready for manufacturing.
FAQ: Common Questions from Surgeons
Do you support the Straumann BLX and TLX lines?
Yes. Our digital libraries are regularly updated, and we fully support all modern Straumann lines, including the active BLX/TLX implants designed for immediate loading protocols.
Can I order a guide for original Straumann T-Sleeves?
Absolutely. Just specify your surgical kit when creating the order. We apply precise tolerances and offsets during export to guarantee that the original metal sleeve presses into the printed guide securely.
What if I don't own the original Straumann navigation kit?
Not a problem! We can design the guide for any universal surgical kit (for instance, using Steco sleeves or other universal systems) that you currently use. Simply let us know your preferred kit in the order notes in your dashboard.
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