Editorial Type:
Article Category: Letter
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Online Publication Date: 16 Feb 2023

Flapless Implant Surgery Using an Intraoperative Measuring Guide With Double-Armed Zirconia Sleeves: A Technical Note

MSc,
DDS, MD,
MSc,
MSc, and
DDS, PhD
Page Range: 311 – 315
DOI: 10.1563/aaid-joi-D-22-00050
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Figure 1.
Figure 1.

Virtual implant planning.

Figure 2.
Figure 2.

Each part of the intraoperative measuring guide is virtually assembled.

Figure 3.
Figure 3.

The intraoperative measuring guide plate, double-armed zirconia sleeve, and indicator components after assembly.

Figure 4.
Figure 4.

Surgical procedures 1. (a) The implant bed is prepared by a pilot drill; (b) the indicator components are connected; and (c and d) the axis of the pilot drill is assessed.

Figure 5.
Figure 5.

Surgical procedures 2. Implant placement.

Figure 6.
Figure 6.

The interim restoration is cemented and adjusted.

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Figure 7.

Postoperative cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Figure 8.
Figure 8.

Intraoperative measurement and correction of drill position. (a) Ideal drill axis; (b) deviated drill axis; (c) correction of the drill by referring to the indicator components; and (d) drill axis after correction.

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* Corresponding author, e-mail: yhymechanics@163.com
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