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What is static guided implant placement?

Static guided implant placement uses a 3D-printed surgical guide, designed from a CBCT scan merged with an intraoral scan, to position implants at a pre-planned angle, depth, and location. Unlike dynamic navigation, the guide is rigid and does not adjust during surgery.

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Static guided implant placement starts with a CBCT scan of the patient's jaw and an intraoral scan of the existing dentition or edentulous arch. The two datasets get merged in implant planning software, where the clinician and lab technician position virtual implants relative to bone volume, nerve location, and the planned prosthetic. From that approved plan, the lab designs a surgical guide that seats on teeth, bone, or mucosa with stabilization pins, then 3D-prints it in biocompatible resin. The guide carries metal sleeves at each implant site that constrain the drill angle and depth.

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What files does the lab need to design a static surgical guide?

Dani Dental needs a DICOM export from the CBCT scan, an STL or PLY intraoral scan of the arch (and opposing arch for occlusion), a bite registration, and a prescription specifying the implant system, planned restoration, and any soft tissue or esthetic constraints. For edentulous arches, a scan of the existing denture or a radiographic stent helps register the soft tissue. Cases with all files submitted clean enter planning within one business day.

How long does it take to get a static guide back after planning approval?

Single-implant and partial-arch guides ship in 5 to 7 business days from the moment the doctor approves the digital plan. Full-arch All-on-X guides, which often include immediate-load provisionals and stackable components, ship in 7 to 10 business days. Rush options exist for time-sensitive cases. The planning conversation itself, the back-and-forth between technician and clinician on implant positioning, typically resolves in 24 to 48 hours.

Can static guided placement be used for immediate loading?

Yes, and it is one of the strongest use cases. Because the implant positions are locked in the digital plan before surgery, the lab can pre-fabricate a provisional prosthetic that matches the planned positions. For All-on-X cases, the provisional bridge is milled or printed and delivered with the guide, ready to seat the same day. This requires the clinician to hit primary stability targets at placement, which the guide makes more predictable.

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