Assessing the Success Rate of Dental Implants Placed Using Guided Systems in Comparison to Free-hand Systems

There is ample evidence for the widespread use of dental implants in recent decades and the increasing success of this treatment. Accordingly, research and investigation concerning the techniques and systems of the mentioned practice are of remarkable significance. One crucial factor contributing to the success of this treatment is proper implant placement in the bone, and many dentists utilize various guides to facilitate this process. However, some still believe that free-hand systems have more applications. Therefore, the authors of this article decided to review several studies that compared guided and free-hand systems and provide a comparison of these two approaches. In this article, the databases Scopus and PubMed were searched, and Google Scholar was also utilized for the search. A total of 11 article titles were approved and reviewed. Based on the findings of the reviewed articles, it should be emphasized that the use of guides can significantly impact the treatment outcomes, especially for inexperienced dentists and patients with periodontitis who may not have favorable bone conditions. Nevertheless, it's important to note that even free-hand systems still have a considerable success rate.