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3 articles for “surgical template”
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Application of Guided Surgery Concepts in the Programming and Intraoperative Management of Apicoectomies using a Surgical Template: A Case Report
Abstract: Apicoectomies are Endodontic Microsurgical procedures that require high precision. However, the state-of-the-art method currently used provides for a certain degree of imprecision as it heavily relies on the clinician’s judgment and experience with the sole aid of preliminary radiographic investigations. This clinical study aims to apply the Surgical Guided Approach, frequently used in Implantology, to Apicoectomies, thereby ensuring higher precision and, therefore, a lower amount of bone tissue loss as …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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Comparison of the Accuracy of the Computer-guided Surgery with Different Templates
Abstract: The advent of computed tomography and the development of new pre-surgical programming software has completely revolutionized the surgical approach in dentistry. Through virtual study, it is possible to program the surgery with the aim of obtaining a surgical guide that allows for the insertion of an implant in the ideal position. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the different accuracies obtained using different surgical guides. 16 implants were …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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Polymers In Low-Resource Biomedical Innovation: Maker Labs, DIY Devices and Ethics
Abstract: The low-cost biomedical devices have been prototyped and sometimes put into practice by maker laboratories and community "DIY" (Do-It-Yourself maker) innovators due to the fast-growing availability of polymer-based fabrication (desktop 3D printing, laser cutting, and simple molding). Nowadays, polymers such as PLA, PETG, TPU, and PEEK are used in a wide range of applications, including surgical guides and anatomical models, as well as assistive technology and diagnostic housings. Such innovations …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 108–119 Read article