Guided Surgery Program
What the Guided Surgery Program Does
Our practice is outfitted with state-of-the-art technology that makes it possible to create highly detailed and accurate digital imaging of your teeth and oral bone structure. We use a type of imaging technology called Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) by Planmeca®, which creates 3D images of your teeth, soft tissues, nerve pathways, and bone in a single scan. We also use the 3Shape Trios® digital intraoral scanner, which is simply a handheld wand that our specialists use to create 3D scans of your teeth.
The information from both of these scans can be merged together to create a highly detailed and accurate digital version of your mouth. This image is sent to a laboratory where an overlay is created that includes the new dental implants. Essentially, a template is made that is specifically designed for your mouth and surgical needs. Then it is sent back to Dr. Ioppolo. During your procedure, your oral surgeon will place this template in your mouth, which details exactly where the implant will go, and the surgery is completed more effectively and efficiently.
Benefits of Guided Surgery
Using guided surgery means that our oral surgeon knows exactly where nerves are located and can easily avoid them. It also makes it less likely for multiple incisions because the guide shows the doctor precisely where the implant should go, which means the surgery time is shorter and your recovery can be faster. Another benefit is that this allows for flapless surgery by not needing to peel back layers of tissue. Everything can be seen in your detailed 3D scans!
In addition to being minimally invasive, guided surgery also means:
- Smaller incisions mean faster healing times.
- Fewer complications arise.
- The risk of implant failure is greatly reduced.
- Patients with bone decay or dental structure issues can now be candidates for implants.
- Patients’ comfort is greatly enhanced throughout all steps of the procedure.
- Patients are educated about their condition and mouth structure in great detail.
If you are interested in how digital imaging and scanning technology can benefit you and your smile, please contact our office. We are happy to help!
Highest-Quality Dental Implants
Our goal is to provide our patients with the best possible procedures and treatments available. We achieve this by implementing the highest-quality dental implants. Straumann® and Nobel Biocare® dental implants are designed to last a lifetime and are known for their quality and precision. They set the standards of quality and scientific integrity high and have sold over 14 million implants worldwide, and are the two ultra-premium implant companies with years of science, research, and development to support their top-notch products. Because of this, Straumann and Nobel Biocare are the only dental implants utilized in our practice.
At Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock, our goal is to provide each patient with the best possible experience. By using products from manufacturers who value excellence, scientific research, and patient comfort, we can provide our patients with the best possible oral surgery results. Visit our dental implant page to learn more about the procedure and how dental implants can help you achieve a full, healthy smile.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Guided Surgery Program and other procedures.
"I came to see Dr. Ioppolo to have my wisdom teeth removed. The office is very friendly. There's a nice atmosphere going on, and everyone is very helpful. Dr. Ioppolo is wonderful. He has a great manner, he's very kind, and he puts you at ease."
"Everybody at this office is very sweet and very accommodating. They walk you through the whole process before it happens, so you don’t feel like you’re being hit out of left field with something. Dr. Ioppolo is very endearing. He just makes you feel comfortable with what to expect."
"This office is very welcoming. The staff is really friendly. It’s like coming home. When you hire Dr. Ioppolo as your doctor, you’re not only hiring a great doctor, you’re actually going with a friend—a trusted person. I was impressed."
"The first time I met Dr. Ioppolo, I was very impressed and fell in love with him right away. I wanted to be his grandmother forever. Yet, it was a little nerve-racking, and one of the nurses sat there and patted my hands through the whole ordeal, and I think I was as comfortable as I could have been anywhere. The staff is wonderful."
"The staff was great — very friendly, very helpful. Dr. Ioppolo was great, put my mind at ease. The procedure was actually really smooth. We had an appointment within a week of actually coming in the first time, which was fantastic."
"I came to see Dr. Ioppolo because I needed my wisdom teeth removed. Dr. Ioppolo is a great guy. He’s very meticulous in what he does, and so that’s the person you want doing your surgery when you have a surgery done like this. So, you could tell that from the moment we had our initial meeting that he was going to take care of things and make sure things were done right."
"When I came in for my procedure, it probably took longer to just get set up, having the gas and all that. As far as the procedure goes, he came in, and within five seconds, he was gone. It was super fast. I highly recommend Dr. Ioppolo and his staff because they are very wonderful and great people, and they make the process completely painless, and it was a very easy thing."
"I had a wisdom teeth extraction, and Dr. Ioppolo was my doctor, and then we put in an implant. When I first met Dr. Ioppolo, he was very soothing. He was a great guy, first off. He explained front to back what was going to happen."
"This is just a good place to come. Very comfortable setting. All the employees act like they’re your brother or your sister. Very friendly, very accommodating. Dr. Ioppolo is very congenial, very thorough with his work, very professional with his work. He’s very compassionate, and he makes you feel at ease about what’s fixing to happen."
Outstanding Oral Surgery Services Driven By Faith and Expertise
At Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock, we are dedicated to restoring optimal oral health through a variety of oral surgery procedures. Through our work, we serve our God-given purpose of serving our incredible community. When you walk into our practice, you are not just a patient—you’re a welcome member of our family who will leave here with a better and more beautiful smile. We look forward to welcoming you soon.