A simple method to identify implant sites in totally edentulous arches: a pilot study with thermo-printed templates used with cone beam computed tomography
Our thermo-molded masks, in particular clinical conditions, could represent a valid and economical alternative to the classic surgical guide. The described procedure does not increase costs for the patient and significantly increases the precision in inserting the implants during free-hand techniques.
Authors
- Giuseppe Alessandro Scardina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7305-530X)
- Enzo Maria Giuseppe Cumbo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3420-8128)
- Pietro Messina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7409-4474)
- Giuseppe Gallina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2162-5336)
Institutions
- University of Palermo (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Minerva Dental and Oral Science
- Published
- 2024-10-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.23736/s2724-6329.24.04998-2
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.49