Implant navigation for treatment of severe bone atrophy in the mandible

By Dr Andres Stricker, Steffan Rothacher

This case shows a situation where there stability of a mandibular denture deteriorated when the remaining natural tooth on the mandibular right, a canine, was removed. After precise navigational planning of the region, four implants were placed using a Navigational Splint (Surgical Guide), two each bi-laterally in the mandibular canine/premolar region. Osseous augmentation on the labial aspect was provided at the same time. Restorative therapy was quickly able to follow because of the comprehensive planning