Implants placed exactly as planned.

Your implant is planned on a 3D scan and placed through a guide made for your mouth, so it goes exactly where your new tooth needs it.

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Guided surgery

Planned on screen,
placed with a guide

Every implant is planned in 3D before surgery. Where it helps, we place it through a guide made for your mouth.

1A 3D scan of your jawA CBCT scan shows the height, width and density of your bone, and exactly where nerves and sinuses sit.

2Planning on screenWe combine it with a digital scan of your teeth in Straumann coDiagnostiX, design your new tooth or teeth, and position each implant to support them.

3A guide made for youThe plan becomes a surgical guide, made by our dental lab or printed here at the clinic, that fits snugly over your teeth or gums.sticking.

4Placing the implantThe guide controls the position, angle and depth of each implant, so it goes in where it was planned.what we’ve seen.

Why it matters

The benefits of a
guided approach

Guided surgery is about planning carefully before surgery, so there are fewer decisions to make during it.

Planned around your new tooth We design where the tooth should sit first, then place the implant to support it. This helps the crown look natural and be easier to clean.
Accurate position, angle and depth The guide controls how each implant is placed, so it matches the plan closely.
Avoiding nerves and sinuses Your CBCT scan shows nerves, sinuses and bone in 3D, so the plan keeps a safe distance from them.
A more efficient procedure Because the planning is done beforehand, surgery is often quicker, and in suitable cases it can be done through smaller openings in the gum.

Part of your implant treatment

Your 3D planning and surgical guide are included in your implant treatment, not an extra charge. Your written plan sets out every cost before anything goes ahead.

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Questions

Your questions, answered

Still wondering about something? Give us a call on 09 570 2823 or email reception@classicsdental.com, and we’ll get back to you.

Is guided surgery used for every implant?

Not always. Every implant is planned on your 3D scan, and we use a guide when it gives a more accurate or more comfortable result, such as near nerves or the sinus, in tight spaces, for front teeth and for full-arch cases. If your case is straightforward, we may place the implant freehand to the same plan. We’ll explain which approach we recommend and why.

Does it cost more?

No. Planning and the guide are included in your implant treatment.

Does guided surgery hurt less?

Every case is different. Because the planning is done in advance, surgery is often more efficient, and in some cases less of the gum needs to be opened. We’ll talk you through what to expect for your case.

What is the guide made of?

It’s a rigid, biocompatible resin, made by our dental lab or printed here at the clinic, designed to fit over your teeth or gums during surgery.