Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon how-to

How to Plan an Implant Placement

Planning prevents complications.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Planning prevents complications. In short: take; measure; locate, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Take a cone beam CT.

  2. Measure bone height and width.

  3. Locate nerves and sinuses.

  4. Choose implant size.

  5. Make a surgical guide.

  6. Plan grafting if needed.

Safety reminders for oral and maxillofacial surgeons

  • Follow anesthesia monitoring standards
  • Keep emergency drugs ready
  • Use sterile surgical technique
  • Protect nerves during surgery

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