Sophia Fratianne and Neal Patel, DDS

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Creating surgical guides for implant surgery using CAD/CAM
The workflow for creating a computer-generated surgical guide to be used in dental implant surgery is often underutilized because of its traditionally complex workflow, according to Dr. Neal Patel. Today, newer technologies are available that offer an improved workflow and better patient treatment acceptance.
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