Guided Implant Surgery
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Nervous about implant surgery? We'll show you your plan first.
Implants planned on a 3D scan of your jaw, then placed exactly where the plan says.
3D cone beam CT in the office
Custom surgical guide
About 20 minutes a tooth
What's included
- A 3D cone beam CT scan in the office
- Digital implant planning on the computer
- A custom surgical guide made from your plan
- Guided placement of your implants
- Follow-up visits
Who is it for?
Anyone getting implants, especially front teeth, thin bone or several implants at once, where precise placement matters most.
Healing
Most people feel normal within a week. Initial healing takes 7 to 10 days, and the implant bonds fully with the bone over 3 to 6 months.
See your bone before the surgery
A cone beam CT is a 3D x-ray of your jaw. It shows Dr. Haywood exactly where the bone is, or where it needs repair, before any implant is placed.
Benefits
Precision you can see.
More accurate
A guide places each implant where the computer plan put it.
Faster surgery
Most guided implants take about 20 minutes per tooth.
Fewer surprises
Bone problems show up on the scan, not during surgery.
Quicker healing
Smaller, precise surgery means most people feel normal within a week.
Better-looking results
Implants placed in the right spot make the final teeth look right.
Real stories, real smiles
Spread the cost
Monthly plans through CareCredit and Cherry. Checking your options doesn't affect your credit score, and both give an instant decision.
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The best technology for dental implants
Digital planning and guided placement are the cornerstones of our implant care.
Dr. Steven Haywood, DDS, ICOI Fellow and one of the best dental surgeons in the area, has invested in in-office 3D imaging so every implant is planned before it's placed.
Cone beam CT
A three-dimensional image of the jaw, instead of a flat x-ray.
Virtual plan
Implants are placed on the computer first, around your bone and nerves.
Surgical guide
A guide made from the plan directs each implant into position.
Bone check
Any grafting needed is planned before surgery, not discovered during it.
How it works
3D scan
A cone beam CT captures your jaw in three dimensions.
Digital plan and guide
Your implants are planned on the computer and a custom guide is made.
Guided placement
The guide directs each implant into place, often in about 20 minutes a tooth.
Smile Guide
Plain answers about dental implants.
Frequently asked questions
Is guided implant surgery accurate?
It's considered more accurate and reliable than free-hand placement, though small differences between the plan and the final position can still occur.
How long does the surgery take?
Most guided implant surgeries take about 20 minutes for a single tooth.
What is guided implant surgery?
It uses a 3D scan and a custom guide to place implants more efficiently and precisely.
How long does healing take?
You should feel normal within a week. Initial healing takes 7 to 10 days, and full bonding with the bone 3 to 6 months.
Answers to common questions about guided implant surgery in Shrewsbury, PA.
Every mouth is different. Your treatment plan, timeline and cost are set at your consultation. Results vary from person to person.