Universal Wire Grid for Implant Placement in Three Dimensions

Abstract

ABSTRACT Implant used for skeletal anchorage offers clinical advantage of being smaller in size, ease of insertion and removal, the ability to load forces immediately and rapid healing. The risk of injury to dental roots during placement is one of the greatest concerns with implant especially when they are inserted between teeth. Placement of implant to close to the root can also result in insufficient bone remodeling around the screw and transmission of occlusal forces through the teeth to the screw which can lead to implant failure. Therefore it is important to select insertion site carefully using clinical and radiographic evaluation. Many techniques have been used to facilitate safe placement of implant. Some or the others may be inconsistent in different radiographic view. This article introduces a three-dimensional (3D) wire grid which is simple, reliable and accurate for placing implant in a single step which improves the insertion success rate. How to cite this article Sharma NS, Shrivastav SS, Hazarey PV, Kamble RH, Sharma PN. Universal Wire Grid for Implant Placement in Three Dimensions. World J Dent 2013;4(1): 74-76.