SurgiGuide Cookbook - Dental-Depot

2. Types of SurgiGuide drill guidesA SurgiGuide is a personalized product. There are a number of possible designs for theSurgiGuide. The main differences between these designs are the type of contact surface. Thecontact surface fits on elements of a patient’s jaw i.e. the bone or the teeth or on the patient’sgums.Bone Supported SurgiGuideFor (partially) edentulous patientsA bone supported SurgiGuide is a custom manufactured drill guide made for a unique andstable fit on the jawbone of the patient. This type of SurgiGuide can be used for patients withedentulous and partially edentulous jaws.How to use the SurgiGuide?During surgery, a ridge incision is made and mucoperiosteal flaps are raised to free the bonesurface. The SurgiGuide is placed on the bone surface in the unique and stable position forwhich it was created, and guides the drill in the planned position. The raising of themucoperiosteal flaps also enables a good visibility during operation.Ordering your SurgiGuideYou can order a SurgiGuide online via the SimPlantSoftware. At page 43 we explain you step by stephow you order a SurgiGuide.24www.SimPlant.comSurgiGuide Cookbook