Fig. 6From: Complete-arch fixed reconstruction by means of guided surgery and immediate loading: a retrospective clinical study on 12 patients with 1 year of follow-upExtraction of the compromised teeth and guided implant surgery. a Ten compromised teeth were extracted in the maxilla and (b) five teeth in the mandible. c Superior guide in position. The guide was stabilized and supported by the teeth #15, #25, the hard tissues of the maxillary ridge and palate. d The surgeon performed the implantation through the guide, for a fully guided procedure, so that an aesthetically driven positioning of the implants was achieved. e After removal of the guide, it is evident how buccal tissues have been preserved, in order to achieve a highly predictable aesthetic outcomeBack to article page