XCPT is an implant treatment planning program created by a Florida periodontist. The dental practitioner can import a patient`s radiographs (panoramic, peri-apicals) and then using the implant templates and other tools visually plan a patient`s treatment.
Conebeam.com a comprehensive website devoted to the art and science of conebeam ct scanners has an excellent review of all the different implant planning and surgical guide products. An astonishing 10 different systems are available. Most of the usual vendors: Materialise, Nobel Biocare Teeth in an hour, Denx and ILS are listed, but also some new and innovative systems from smaller vendors.
RoboDent`s navigation and implant placement planning software works with its Lapdoc system to give realtime visual feedback on the angle, depth and direction of implant placement. It uses 5mm titanium microspheres attached to the handpiece to track the position of the drill tip in realtime allowing the implantologist to see the depth and angle of implant placement.
DenX`s innovative CT-image driven implant planning and placement system, `IGI`, was recently honoured with a Medical Design Excellence Award. IGI allows a virtual implant to be placed on the CT image with the assistance of advanced planning tools. During the surgical procedure, the clinician guides the implant to the precise location, angle and depth required according to the plan. Real-time localization feedback assisted by audio and visual media allows the clinician to monitor the success of the procedure and avoid
NSK has introduced several improved features to their implantology handpiece and motor system. The `Surgic XT Plus` features a fiber-optic handpiece to illuminate the osteotomy site and a torque calibration feature to ensure precise speed and torque during surgery.
