Dental Implant Surgical Procedure
The dental implant surgical procedure may entail a range of procedures including minimally invasive surgery and raising a full thickness flap and exposing the bone in the proposed site.
A series of increasing diameter drills are used to enlarge the preparation osteotomy for implant placement – this may involve the use of countersinks and screwtaps depending on individual preference and/or the quality of bone.
If the procedure is to be carried out in a hospital environment then the preparation of the theatre and surgical staff should conform to the established protocols of each individual hospital.
It is desirable to have both a sterile and non-sterile assistant throughout the procedure.
All bone preparation drilling is carried out under profuse irrigation using either saline or sterile water to avoid overheating of the bone.
If a surgical guide/stent is to be used for implant placement then follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for the sterilisation procedure.
The drilling sequence for bone preparation is outlined in the Neoss System Drilling Guides however individual preferences or bone quality may require a deviation from this guide. It is therefore recommended that additional/optional components only be opened when indicated by the surgeon.
