Guided Implant Surgery Edmonds, WA

Dentist reviewing a digital dental scan on screen with a patient at Edmonds Dental Studio in Edmonds, WAIf you have lost even a single tooth, it can reduce the functionalities and aesthetics of your smile. At Edmonds Dental Studio, we offer guided implant surgery that can help your smile regain its former glory!

What is a Dental Implant?

A dental implant is a surgical process that is done to replace a missing or severely damaged adult tooth. The procedure involves replacing the tooth root with a metal implant and replacing the natural tooth crown with an artificial crown to restore your chewing, biting and aesthetic functions. The procedure can take anywhere from several months to over a year, depending on various factors like the number of dental implants required, healing speed, age, health, jaw density, and more. Often times, the procedure is also accompanied by a bone graft in the jaw so that the implant can have a stable foundation. The crowns are placed once the jawbone and gums have healed.

What is a Guided Implant Surgery?

We at Edmonds Dental Studio use guided dental implant surgery that involves using state-of-the-art machinery and dental technology to help us in the manufacturing and emplacement of the implants in a precise and more efficient way. Computer-guided implant surgery is considerably faster and often provides the benefit of getting new teeth in a single dental appointment. This improved technology allows Dr. Hasan Dbouk to get a more comprehensive picture of the patient’s mouth and produce the right kind of dental implants. With the guided implant surgery, you can have a new and beautiful smile in just one day.

What Does a Guided Implant Surgery Involve?

The technology that is most commonly used in guided implant surgery includes computerized topography (CT)scans, 3D imaging, CAD/CAM computer imaging software and digital radiographs. At Edmonds Dental Studio, Dr. Hasan Dbouk will first take a CT scan of the patient’s mouth and will come with a personalized treatment plan that is created based on the patient’s exact needs. Dr. Hasan Dbouk will then use the 3Shape TRIOS®, an award-winning digital scanner to scan your mouth instead of relying on traditional impression material that can be uncomfortable for you. Guided dental implant surgery is one of the recent advances in the field of dental technology that makes for quicker, more comfortable, and more effective treatment.

Benefits of Guided Implant Surgery

If you have a broken or missing tooth that needs to be removed and replaced, dental implant surgery may be the best solution as it does not impact the health of other teeth. However, to ensure that look, feel, and function of your artificial teeth are almost exactly like your natural teeth, the emplacement needs to be perfect. By using guided implant surgery, Dr. Hasan Dbouk can carry out an implant procedure to produce an effective and aesthetically pleasing outcome while significantly reducing the risk of human errors. Hence, guided dental implants surgery is one of the safest procedures with the most effective and best-looking teeth. In addition, guided implant surgery also helps Dr. Hasan Dbouk to place abutments and plan how much space will be required for an artificial crown.

Schedule an Appointment Today

If you are missing a single tooth or multiple teeth, Dr. Hasan Dbouk at Edmonds Dental Studio has the most advanced machines and software to make you comfortable and enhance the quality of your guided dental implant surgery procedures. Contact us today at (425) 775-1045 to find out more about guided dental implant surgery and have a safer and more precise dental implant procedure.
Why Choose Guided Implant Surgery

Benefits of Guided Implant Surgery

Guided implant surgery plans your treatment before it begins. A 3D cone beam CT (CBCT) scan and a digital scan of your mouth are combined into a virtual plan that maps the exact position, angle, and depth of each implant. That plan is transferred to a custom surgical guide, so placement follows a design created in advance rather than being judged entirely during surgery.

Precise, Pre-Planned Placement

CBCT 3D imaging and digital planning position each implant before surgery, and a custom surgical guide carries that plan into the mouth for accurate placement.

Often Less Invasive

Because the site is mapped in advance, placement can be more targeted and, in suitable cases, more conservative. A digital scanner can also replace uncomfortable putty impressions.

Greater Predictability

Planning the implant position, abutment, and space for the final crown ahead of time supports a predictable result and helps reduce the risk of surprises during treatment.

Efficient, Comfortable Visits

A digital, plan-first workflow can streamline treatment and, in some cases, reduce the number of appointments needed to move from planning to placement.

Common Questions

Guided Implant Surgery FAQ

Guided implant surgery is a computer-planned approach to placing dental implants. A 3D cone beam CT (CBCT) scan and a digital scan of your mouth are used to map the ideal position, angle, and depth of each implant before surgery. That plan is transferred to a custom surgical guide that directs the placement, so the implant follows the position designed in advance.

In a traditional approach the implant position is judged largely during surgery. With guided surgery the placement is planned in 3D beforehand and carried out with a custom surgical guide, which supports greater precision and predictability. Digital intraoral scanning can also replace conventional putty impressions for a more comfortable experience.

Because the implant site is mapped in advance, guided surgery is often more targeted and, in suitable cases, can be performed with a smaller, more conservative surgical approach. Many patients find the planning-first workflow more comfortable, though the exact technique depends on your bone, gum health, and treatment plan.

A more precise, minimally invasive placement can be associated with a smoother recovery for some patients. Healing still involves osseointegration, where the implant fuses with the jawbone over a period of months. Individual recovery varies with the treatment site, bone quality, and overall health.

Candidacy is determined from a 3D CBCT scan and an evaluation of your bone volume and gum health. When bone is limited, procedures such as bone grafting may be planned first. Factors like uncontrolled diabetes, active gum disease, and smoking can affect healing, so a consultation with imaging is used to confirm whether guided surgery is right for you.

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