Basic information on the surgical procedures - Straumann

3.2.3 Surgical drill template
A custom-made drill template facilitates planning and preparation of the implant
bed and enables precise use of the cutting instruments. The planning
basis for fabricating this template should be the desired prosthetic result.
3.2.3.1 Vacuum-formed drill template
A conventional surgical drill template can be produced with the vacuumformed
template components.
The 10 mm long metal pin functions as the
X-ray reference pin.
After the pin is integrated into the template,
the planned implant axis and position become
visible on the X-ray.
The drill sleeve is then secured in a drill
template.
Note
For verification, an X-ray with the drill template may also be taken.
A Ø 2.2 mm pilot drill is then used for the subsequent drilling.
If using single-patient drills Ø 2.2 mm, please ensure that you use drill stop
incompatible drills (Art. No. 040.400S, 040.401S, 040.403S, 040.404S,
040.406S, 040.407S). These drills have no collar on the shaft and will fit the
drill sleeve of the template.
For further <strong>information</strong> see “Fabrication and use of an individual drill template“
(Art. No. 152.290), where two fabrication methods are shown gradually in a
step-by-step.
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3. Preoperative Planning 3.2 Planning aids