Digitally Planned Precision
Guided Implant Surgery
Guided surgery turns your 3D scan into a precise surgical plan, so implants go exactly where they should. Dr. Shaun Burlingame and Dr. Francisco Suarez plan implant care digitally with in-house CBCT imaging and use guided technology where it benefits your case.
How It Works
What Is Guided Implant Surgery?
Guided implant surgery uses advanced digital imaging and 3D planning software to design a custom surgical guide that directs implant placement with extreme precision. The guide ensures the implant is positioned at the correct angle, depth, and location, helping to improve treatment accuracy and predictability.
At Riverside Oral Surgery, implant care is planned digitally on in-house CBCT 3D imaging, and our surgeons use guided technology, including X-Guide™ 3D navigation, where it benefits your case.
Why It Matters
What Are the Benefits of Guided Implant Surgery?
Minimizes surgical invasiveness:
Smaller, more precise incisions mean less trauma to surrounding tissue.
Enhances accuracy and precision:
Digital planning and guides enable highly accurate placement, lowering the risk of misalignment.
Reduces pain, swelling & post-op discomfort:
Because surgery is less invasive, patients often heal faster and experience less post-operative discomfort.
Shortens treatment and surgery time:
A well-planned approach and prefabricated components streamline the surgical process, potentially reducing both the duration of surgery and number of appointments needed.
Improves overall patient experience and cost-efficiency:
Patients benefit from a smoother process, fewer appointments, and more predictable outcomes.
Is It Right for You?
Who Is Eligible for Guided Implant Surgery?
Not all patients require or qualify for the same type of guide. The suitability of guided implant surgery depends on individual oral anatomy and the type of surgical guide used:
Tooth-supported guides:
Best for patients who still have healthy teeth to stabilize the guide. Highly accurate for single or multiple implants.
Tissue-supported guides:
Used when teeth are missing but the gum tissue (mucosa) is firm enough to provide stability. Common in partial or fully edentulous cases.
Bone-supported guides:
Recommended for patients missing all teeth who require full-arch restorations. These guides rest directly on the jawbone after the gums are lifted, offering excellent stability.
Precision starts with a plan
Find out whether guided implant surgery fits your case and how digital planning can support your treatment.