What does the GuidedSMILE Lite workflow and surgery involve?
GuidedSMILE Lite follows the same prosthesis-down, guided approach as the CHROME GuidedSMILE family, executed with plastic guides. The system is built to carry the case from planning through provisional delivery and on to the final restoration.
The Lite system's stated capabilities map to the major phases of a guided full-arch case:
| Phase | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Planning | A prosthesis-driven digital plan is created from the patient records |
| Bite verification | Anchored bite verification confirms position before drilling |
| Bone reduction | Guided bone reduction establishes the planned restorative space |
| Implant drilling | Precise, anchored-site drilling guides implant placement |
| Provisional | Accurate provisional restoration placement on the day of surgery |
After surgery, the system supports a comprehensive transfer of surgical and restorative data so the case can proceed to the final restoration. The RAPID Appliance and iJIG support that restorative hand-off, and a Printed Try-In can be used to verify the final prototype before completion.
For the complete surgical protocol that underpins the GuidedSMILE workflow, the CHROME GuidedSMILE Ultimate Guide eBook walks through each stage in detail. ROE also recommends chairside support for a practice's first guided full-arch case.
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Contact Information
For immediate chairside support or troubleshooting assistance, contact ROE Dental Laboratory:
- Phone: (216) 663-2233
- Email: info@roedentallab.com