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Evaluation of accuracy in implant site preparation performed in single- or multi-step drilling procedures

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Objectives

Dental implant failure and insufficient osseointegration are proven results of mechanical and thermal damage during the surgery process. We herein performed a comparative study of a less invasive single-step drilling preparation protocol and a conventional multiple drilling sequence. Accuracy of drilling holes was precisely analyzed and the influence of different levels of expertise of the handlers and additional use of drill template guidance was evaluated.

Material and methods

Six experimental groups, deployed in an osseous study model, were representing template-guided and freehanded drilling actions in a stepwise drilling procedure in comparison to a single-drill protocol. Each experimental condition was studied by the drilling actions of respectively three persons without surgical knowledge as well as three highly experienced oral surgeons. Drilling actions were performed and diameters were recorded with a precision measuring instrument.

Results

Less experienced operators were able to significantly increase the drilling accuracy using a guiding template, especially when multi-step preparations are performed. Improved accuracy without template guidance was observed when experienced operators were executing single-step versus multi-step technique.

Conclusion

Single-step drilling protocols have shown to produce more accurate results than multi-step procedures. The outcome of any protocol can be further improved by use of guiding templates. Operator experience can be a contributing factor.

Clinical relevance

Single-step preparations are less invasive and are promoting osseointegration. Even highly experienced surgeons are achieving higher levels of accuracy by combining this technique with template guidance. Hereby template guidance enables a reduction of hands-on time and side effects during surgery and lead to a more predictable clinical diameter.

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The work was supported by the Klinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625 Hannover, Germany.

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  1. Klinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany

    Nadine Marheineke, Uta Scherer, Björn Rahlf, Nils-Claudius Gellrich & Marcus Stoetzer

  2. Klinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie, Universität Zürich, Plattenstrasse 11, 8032, Zürich, Switzerland

    Martin Rücker

  3. Zentrum CAD/CAM und digitale Technologien, Donau-Universität Krems, Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Strasse 30,, 3500, Krems, Austria

    Constantin von See

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Marheineke, N., Scherer, U., Rücker, M. et al. Evaluation of accuracy in implant site preparation performed in single- or multi-step drilling procedures. Clin Oral Invest 22, 2057–2067 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-017-2312-y

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