Fig. 6

Bar graphs of respondents’ views on DGTs. a Influencing factors of implant accuracy. 1: the accuracy of CBCT, IOS, and other devices; 2: data collection and registration; 3: implant systems and guide design software; 4: alveolar bone morphology, cortical thickness, and bone surface gradient in the operative area; 5: the positioning and stability of DGTs; 6: the surgical areas where implants were placed; 7: the supported type of DGTs; 8: clinicians’ surgical experience; 9: clinicians’ participation in guide design; 10: preoperative design without correction; 11: BMD of operation regions; 12: the restricted type of DGTs; 13: the guide surgical tools; 14: the implants’ shape, length, diameter, etc.; 15: the manufacturing type of DGTs; 16: the other. b Conditions for using DGTs. 1: patients with complex anatomical structure, vascular and nerve distribution; 2: patients with many missing teeth; 3: patients who need to be guided because of restoration and aesthetic; 4: patients who need minimally invasive and flapless surgery; 5: clinicians who are inexperienced; 6: patients who need to reduce the operation time; 7: DGT is always a priority in any situation; 8: the other. c Training items. 1: the use of implant systems and guide design software; 2: data collection and registration of CBCT, IOS, and other devices; 3: the use and operation of DGTs and guidance tools; 4: the development of implant protocols; 5: intraoperative emergency management; 6: DGTs’ making, cleaning, disinfection; 7: methods and skills of communicating with patients; 8: FH implantation; 9: the other.