Comparing 3D-Printed and Milled Surgical Guides for Precise Dental Implant Placement A Randomized Clinical Study

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the accuracy and long-term outcomes of dental implants placed using two types of static surgical guides 3D-printed and milled. The study focuses on patients needing dental implant rehabilitation and aims to determine if there are differences in implant placement precision and clinical success between these guide fabrication methods. This randomized controlled trial also considers peri-implant health, implant survival, and patient satisfaction as important factors. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive implant surgery guided by either a 3D-printed or a milled surgical guide. Both guides are designed with sleeves to ensure precise implant placement based on digital planning. The surgery is performed under local anesthesia, with follow-ups scheduled for suture removal and healing checks. After three months, digital impressions will be taken to assess implant position accuracy and to fabricate final prostheses, which will be placed about one month later. Follow-up visits at six and twelve months post-prosthesis placement will monitor implant stability and overall success. During the study, participants undergo thorough dental examinations including radiographs, photographs, and intraoral scans. Researchers will measure implant position accuracy by comparing planned and final implant locations and assess outcomes such as probing depth, bleeding, implant survival, and patient-reported pain and satisfaction. Medication use and healing progress will be recorded, and all implant treatments and monitoring are closely supervised for one year. The study includes careful data protection and offers implant-related components at no cost, with some participant costs for surgery and prosthetic parts.

Accuracy of Static Guided Implant Surgery: 3D-printed vs Milled Surgical Guides