3D planning before implant placement.
Guided surgery can help plan the implant position with digital diagnosis and a surgical guide when the case requires it. It does not replace clinical judgment: it makes the plan more organized and predictable.
What does guided surgery add?
Its value is planning before surgery: studying available bone, identifying anatomical structures, thinking about the final restoration and supporting implant placement with a guide designed for the case.
3D diagnosis
Imaging helps evaluate bone volume, angulation and sensitive areas before the procedure.
Restorative plan
The implant is planned around the crown, bridge or prosthesis the patient needs.
Surgical guide
When indicated, it helps orient the implant position during surgery.
How we decide whether to use a surgical guide.
- We review the clinical case, medical history, bite and expectations.
- We request or analyze 3D imaging when the treatment requires it.
- We plan the ideal implant position according to bone and restoration needs.
- We define whether a surgical guide adds real precision to the case.
- We explain alternatives, timing, conscious sedation when applicable and postoperative care.
A digital workflow for guided surgery and immediate loading.
In selected cases we can work with Straumann Smile in a Box, a digital planning and manufacturing service that uses patient records such as CBCT, intraoral scans and STL files to design the implant case before surgery.
- Digital surgical planning and virtual implant positioning.
- 3D printed surgical guides to support implant placement.
- Implant components, auxiliary materials and, when indicated, provisional restorations.
- Useful for single implants, multiple implants, All-on-4 / All-on-X and immediate loading protocols.
For patients, the benefit is personalized 3D planning, digitally guided surgery, greater precision, shorter clinical time and the possibility of fixed teeth the same day when the diagnosis supports it.
Where it can be applied.
Dental implants
Single or multiple implants with digital planning when indicated.
All-on-4 / All-on-6
Full-arch rehabilitation when the surgical and restorative plan requires higher precision.
Conscious sedation
Available for selected cases with certified anesthesiologists after clinical evaluation.
Dr. Alejandra
Oral surgery and implant dentistry with diagnosis, judgment and planning.
Frequently asked questions.
Does guided surgery hurt less?
It can help make the procedure more organized, but discomfort depends on many factors. Treatment is done with local anesthesia and, in selected cases, conscious sedation.
Do I need a 3D scan to know if I am a candidate?
In many implant cases it is recommended. 3D imaging helps evaluate bone and plan more precisely.
Can it be used with Straumann or Neodent?
Yes. Guided surgery can be planned with different implant systems. The final system is selected after the evaluation.
Schedule an evaluation to know if your case needs guided surgery.
Message us on WhatsApp and mention this guided dental implant surgery page.
Write on WhatsApp