Case 5 Single Implant

Single Implant (and Pilot Hole Guide)

For this case, we will build off of the block graft case from earlier. Open the case, and save a copy as "lastname_implant_guide.blend"

Set Up The Case

• Import the tooth_roots.stl and Model UpperJaw.stl (or open Case5_0.blend)
• Plan a single implant at tooth position 11 by using the "Plan Multiple" function

Place an Implant in the Scene

• Place the 3D cursor at the depth of extraction site #11
• Use the "Place/Replace Implant" tool to insert an implant
• Use 'Alt+B', rotate, grab, constrained grab to position the implant

Add a Pilot Hole Cylinder

This will help us with final positioning of the implant, to be able to visualize the access hole.

• Select the implant and use the "Inner Cylinder" function
• You can adjust the diameter of the cylinder in the Undo/Redo panel
• Adjust the implant location/angulation as necessary
• Case5_1.blend has all of these steps complete)

Prepare to Build the Guide

• Hide the other models
• Select the model that represents the intraoral scan
• Navigate to the "Splints" panel
• Add a splint (make sure the link to selected box is checked) and name it

Splint Outline

• Press "Mark Splint Outline" to initate a drawing mode
• 'Left Mouse' along the model to draw the splint
• 'Right Mouse' on any point to delete it

Splint Base

• Change the view to look directly down on the model
• Press "Calculate Splint Base"
• It is very important for this step that your view matches the direction of the insertion axis!
• Case5_2.blend has this step completed

Outer Cylinder

• Select the implant and press "Link Selected Implants" in the Splint Panel
• Then in the Impalant Panel press "Place Guide Cylinder"
• Use the Undo/Redo panel to control the distance from the top of the cylinder to the apex of implant
• Use the constrained grab (G + Z + Z) to re-position the top of the cylinder if needed
• Case5_3.blend has this step completed

Finalize the Guide