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Implant locating guide S and L shape with 4 locating Pins
LE 950.00 EGP
The S-shape and L-shape implant locating guide set with 4 locating pins is a set of manual, reusable surgical instruments used in dental implantology to ensure the correct mesiodistal (front-to-back) positioning and angulation of the initial pilot drill hole.
These guides help the surgeon precisely transfer the planned implant position from the diagnostic model to the patient's mouth.
Components and Function
The kit is typically made of autoclavable stainless steel and contains two main guide plates and four auxiliary pins.
| Component | Shape | Primary Application | Function |
| L-Shaped Guide Plate | L-shaped or Right-angled | Single Tooth Implant | Used to center the pilot drilling path mesiodistally between the two adjacent natural teeth. The arms of the guide rest on the two adjacent teeth, ensuring the center drill hole is perfectly positioned for the final crown. |
| S-Shaped Guide Plate | S-shaped or Curved | Multiple Teeth/Implants | Used for cases requiring two or more implants (e.g., bridge or overdenture). It helps maintain the necessary distance and parallelism between multiple implant sites, often establishing a distance of 7mm or 9mm between osteotomies. |
| Locating Pins | Parallel Pins | Verification and Guidance | These are inserted into the initial pilot drill holes to verify parallelism and spacing before proceeding to the wider drills. They act as placeholders and reference points for the subsequent implant sites. |
Procedure
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Selection: The dentist selects the appropriate guide (L-shape for single, S-shape for multiple) based on the surgical plan.
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Positioning: The guide is placed into the missing tooth space (edentulous site), resting on the occlusal (biting) surfaces of the adjacent teeth.
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Pilot Drilling: The initial pilot drill (e.g., a 2.0mm drill) is inserted through the central hole in the guide plate to create the osteotomy (drill hole) in the bone. The guide prevents the drill from straying mesiodistally and helps maintain the correct angle.
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Verification (Multiple Implants): For multiple implant cases using the S-guide, a locating pin is inserted into the first osteotomy. The guide is then moved to the adjacent site, aligning with the pin, and a second pilot hole is drilled to ensure the implants will be parallel and properly spaced.
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Completion: Once the pilot holes are correctly positioned, the guide is removed, and the surgeon proceeds with the sequential, wider drills to prepare the site for the implant fixture.
These manual guides are a straightforward and reusable alternative to custom-fabricated CAD/CAM surgical guides, specifically for achieving accurate mesiodistal placement in sites where adjacent teeth can serve as stable references.
