Guided implant surgery: current and future directions

Guided implant surgery has been around for 15 years since its launch in Europe. Software itself has evolved tremendously during this time but the development of chairside 3D printing solutions and integration with restorative CAD CAM have redefined how things are done. This presentation will focus on what is possible with a variety of software today and the real possibilities of producing high quality in office milled or 3D printed guides.

Learning objectives :

-Understand contemporary guided surgery software

-Understand the applications of milling solutions for surgical implant guides

-Understand the applications of 3D printing for surgical implant guides

Dr Nitish Surathu

Nitish is a former Associate Professor of Periodontics and is currently a general practitioner in Gisborne, New Zealand. After a long career in academics and private practice overseas, he moved to New Zealand in 2009 for a lifestyle change. Nitish has lectured on several platforms around the world, having presented in North America, Europe, Australasia and Africa. He is by examination, a credentialed Fellow and Diplomate of the ICOI (International Congress of Oral Implantologists) and an Associate Fellow of the AAID (American Academy of Implant Dentistry).

In this time of (Covid-19), Dr Derek Mahony is bringing FREE CPD to those in the dental industry affected by lockdown and unable to practice.