Implant guides
An implant guide is a custom template used during surgery to help transfer the planned implant position to your mouth.
Before
Bring previous implant records if you have them. Tell the team about any medicines, changes in your health or concerns about the site.
During
The guide sits over teeth or gums and directs the instruments through planned openings. The clinician checks its fit before using it. It is removed after placement.
After
Follow the instructions for your stage of care and confirm the timing of your next review.
Technology
CBCT scanning
Shows the jawbone and nearby structures in 3D when clinically indicated.
Intraoral scanner
Records your teeth and gums to help plan the position and shape of your replacement teeth.
Digital implant planning
We use Invivo to plan where implants will sit in relation to your replacement teeth. Imaging can help assess the bone where clinically needed.
FAQs
Does every implant need a guide?
No. Your clinician will explain whether a guide is useful for your case and include any associated cost in the plan.
Does a guide remove the risks of surgery?
No. Careful assessment, planning and surgical technique remain necessary. Ask which risks apply to your mouth.
Further reading
Planning the guide
When a 3D X-ray is clinically indicated, the team can combine it with a digital scan of your teeth to plan the guide around the available bone and the proposed replacement tooth.
Your implant team will explain who carries out each stage, the alternatives and the follow-up you will need.