TEETH-IN-AN-HOUR™ is a revolutionary concept providing patients with fully functioning teeth on dental implants in one single procedure that lasts about an hour. This technology was recently developed by Nobel Biocare, and allows for collaboration between both the restorative doctor and the surgeon. This merging of knowledge and experience achieves not only increased safety, but also a more precise implant placement. In addition, the fabrication of a final prosthesis is completed prior to the surgery. The computer-guided implant surgery is done in an arthroscopic fashion without requiring any flap reflection. This benefits the patient being that there is less post operative discomfort, less swelling and less bruising. Often, patients can resume their normal activities the next day. To find out if you are candidate for TEETH-IN-AN-HOUR™ in Sunnyvale, CA, please contact us for a consultation appointment.
The process starts when a CAT scan is taken of the patient’s jawbone. This CAT scan allows for the generation of a 3-D model of the jawbone, which can then be used in virtual reality software to plan the implant placement without the presence of the patient. The results are more accurate implant placement, and less chair time for the patient at the surgery office.
Dr. Vanooteghem has done computer guided dentistry for seven years and is the first surgeon in Northern California of this new Teeth-in-An-Hour™ technology. He is the Northern California trainer for this revolutionary treatment concept.
Placement of prosthetic immediately after surgery
For more information, do not hesitate to call our office at (408) 738-3423, or you can contact Dr. Vanooteghem at drvan@gumsrus.com