Freehand vs guided: the great implant debate
17 May 2025
Specialty Interest Theatre
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Learning Content
In this lively session, Dr Siddiqui explores the pros and cons of freehand versus guided implant surgery, challenging clinicians to rethink digital reliance and sharing real-world strategies for safer, smarter & predictable implant placement.
- • Understand the clinical differences between freehand and guided implant placement.
- • Recognise the advantages and limitations of guided surgery for predictable implant outcomes.
- • Apply decision-making strategies to choose between guided and freehand techniques case-by-case.
Aims
To explore the clinical decision-making between freehand and guided implant placement, highlight the benefits and limitations of each approach, and equip attendees with practical, evidence-based strategies to improve accuracy, safety, and patient outcomes in implant dentistry.