Fabrication of a dual-purpose surgical template for correct labiopalatal positioning of dental implants

An implant-supported prosthesis can potentially provide a functional and es thetic reconstruction, provided that the implants are precisely placed in t he predetermined location and angulation. Since the accurate placement of o sseointegrated implants in the anterior maxilla with questionable bone supp ort is often a clinical challenge, the use of computed tomography and surgi cal guides is crucial. This article describes a technique to fabricate a te mplate that served as a guide for radiographic evaluation and was then modi fied for use in the surgical phase of the treatment.