The goal of this study is to evaluate two commonly utilized surgical guide protocols to determine dental implant placement accuracy compared to pre-operative computerized planning, post-operative healing and bone levels to 12-months post-placement, and patient assessed post-operative discomfort and healing using a visual acuity scale (VAS).
English speaking
At least 18 years old
Must be a patient of the UAB Dental School
Able to read and understand informed consent document
Non-English speaking
Less than 18 years old
Smokers/tobacco users (>10 cigarettes/day)
Patients with systemic pathologies or conditions contraindicating oral surgical procedures or adversely affecting wound healing