Abstract

A Study of a Custom-Made Surgical Guide for Dental Implant Insertion in Free-End Saddle Sites

Hasan Ayberk Altug, Metin

The success of an implant-supported restoration mainly depends on implant placement with correct angulations and occlusal relationship. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a custom-made template to guide implant insertion in maxillary and mandibular free-end saddle areas. Methods: The study sample was drawn from patients with a unilateral and/or bilateral free-end saddles (Kennedy Class I and II) who attended at the Military Hospital, Diyarbakir, and G