SurgiGuide Cookbook - Dental-Depot

4. Subsequent drill(s)Proceed with the following drill sequence taking into account the same recommendations asfor the first drill. Fit the SurgiGuide with the correct drilling cylinders or if a new SurgiGuide hasto be positioned, reassess its stability and verify its position in relationship to the position ofthe first guide. This can be achieved by simply looking through the guiding cylinders or withthe aid of direction indicators/paralleling pins.If it is not possible to find a stable position corresponding to the position of the firstSurgiGuide, the recommendation would be to not use the SurgiGuide and to revert to thestandard surgical procedure.Reassess the depth of the prepared implant sites and increase the depth as needed.If necessary, you can now remove any excess of bone from the alveolar ridge.5. Fixture placement and suturingFurther preparation of the implant site (tapping, implant placement, etc.) needs to be doneaccording to the procedures outlined by the implant manufacturer.Reposition the mucoperiosteal flaps and suture.Figure 4: Repositioning of the mucoperiosteal flaps and suturing 1SURGICAL PROCEDURES(1) Pictures belong to Dr. Luc Vrielinck, St-Jansziekenhuis, Genk, Belgium.59www.SimPlant.comSurgiGuide Cookbook