Dental implant positioning guide for fibula free flap reconstruction.
Surgical guide used for precise dental implant placement in fibula free flap reconstruction.

Post Fibula Free Flap Dental Implant Positioning Guide

Case Summary:
Post Fibula Free Flap Dental Implant Positioning Guide
Patient Diagnosis:

Following a previous fibula free flap reconstruction, this patient required a dental implant on the mandible.

Planned Procedure/Approach:

The surgeon planned for 3 proximal and 3anterior dental implants with a diameter of 4.1x 10mm.

What Insight Surgery provided:
  • Patient-specific 3D virtual and 3D printed anatomical models
  • Pre-Drilling Positioning Guide – To ensure a clearance of 3mm between each dental implant and a 2mm clearance between implants and teeth root
Outcome/Benefits:
  • The guide accurately predrilled trajectories for the dental implants to allow an accurate placement according to the plan
  • Placement of the guide using the teeth according to the CT allowed for a snug fit with no ambiguity
  • The surgeon was able to restore the patient’s dental health in a 2-stage surgical procedure