What is the step-by-step surgical workflow for using the guide?
ROE recommends the following workflow when using a tooth-supported surgical guide. Always follow your guided kit and implant company's protocol alongside these steps.
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | Inspect the guide for proper implant site placement, as well as proper design and sizing for any instrumentation. |
| 2 | Seat the guide on the model if a model was manufactured. |
| 3 | Ensure fit intraorally to verify full intimate seating before beginning the procedure. |
| 4 | Visually inspect the seating windows to confirm the guide is fully seated on the teeth with no rock. |
| 5 | Remove the guide and flap the tissue if planned, or perform the tissue punch procedure. |
| 6 | Drill the osteotomies to completion following the provided drill report as well as the guided kit and implant company's protocol. If a fully guided kit is utilized and allows implant placement through the guide, proceed. If a fully guided kit is not utilized, remove the guide and place the implants. |
| 7 | Complete the desired bone and tissue procedure to finish the surgery. |
A key checkpoint is Step 4: verifying there is no rock through the seating windows. Because the guide derives its accuracy from the teeth, any instability at seating can compromise placement precision.
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