Virtual implant treatment planning, which combines the use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) with 3-dimensional (3D) imaging tools, has gained popularity.1,2 This strategy enables the evaluation of the 3D position of the virtual planning implant in consideration of both surrounding critical anatomic structures and future prosthetic needs.2,3 The virtual plan can be transferred to the surgical field with a surgical guide fabricated based on the strategy for implant placement.4,5 Virtual implant treatment planning for multiple implant placement to treat complete or partial edentulism usually involves the fabrication of a radiographic guide, which can provide adequate visualization of the proposed tooth position and prosthetic space.6,7
However, many methods for fabricating radiographic guides involve duplicating the patient’s existing denture or fabricating a new diagnostic denture, which requires extra visits and costs.
To reduce visits and costs, this article introduces...
