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A guide conforming to the tissue surface and used for surgically shaping the alveolar process. A guide for the surgical placement of implants in the correct position and angulation in the alveolar bone. A guide for establishing proper occlusion during orthognathic surgery.  

An ancillary appliance used to maintain tissues in a new position after surgery. It is commonly used to reset normal occlusal relations during a period of immobilization. The appliance is frequently designed to make use of existing teeth and/or alveolar processes as points of anchorage to help stabilize broken bones during the healing phase. Often…

Any ancillary prosthesis intended for a short‐term application that can be inserted at the time of surgery.  

An occlusion rim used for recording the maxillomandibular relationship and for guidance in positioning replacement or denture teeth.  

Computer‐aided intraoperative navigation of surgical instruments and operation site, using real‐time matching to the patient’s anatomy. During surgical navigation, deviations from a preoperative plan can be immediately observed on the monitor.  

Record used to register the position of an implant at stage one or stage two surgery.  

Device made from a nonliving material and surgically placed into the human body where it is intended to remain for a significant period of time to perform a specific function.  

A guide, derived from the diagnostic wax‐up, used to assist in the preparation for and placement of dental implants. It dictates drilling position and angulation.  

Surgically prepared site, ready to receive an implant, bone graft, or soft tissue graft. A bed equipped with mechanisms that can elevate or lower the entire bed platform, flex or extend individual components of the platform, or raise or lower the head or the feet of the patient independently.